Tree Rebate Program

Formerly the 'Tree Certificate Lottery Program', the new rebate program allows residents to receive up to a $150.00 utility bill credit with proof of a qualifying tree purchase!

Qualify for a Rebate

To qualify for a rebate, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Applicant must be a Town of Erie utilities customer with a current, non-delinquent account.
• Must be purchased during one of two optimal planting periods
  • Spring: March 1 - June 15
  • Fall: Sept. 1 - Oct. 31
• Must be purchased from one of five approved nurseries (see table below) for planting at a Town of Erie service address.
• Must be one of the approved trees from the Approved Tree Species.
  • Excluding ash and dwarf varieties or trees with an expected mature height of less than 12 feet. 
  • Deciduous trees must be 1.5-inch caliper or greater.
  • Evergreens must be at least 6 feet tall.
• Resident will call 811 Notification Center of Colorado to request a free locate of underground utilities prior to digging.
• Resident will plant/or contract the planting of the tree in accordance with the Town of Erie Tree Planting Specifications.
• Resident will not plant tree in the right of way area without a tree work permit obtained from the Parks Division.
• Resident accepts all planting and ongoing care of the tree.

Apply for a Rebate:

Applications are now sustainable! Before you get started, gather your utility billing account number; 811 confirmation code and receipts with purchase date; tree species purchased; and right of way permit application number if applicable.

LIMIT ONE TREE REBATE PER YEAR, PER HOUSEHOLD.

Submit the Rebate Application

Disclaimer:

Submission of an application does not guarantee a rebate. Rebates will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until quantities are exhausted. 

Additional Resources

• Tree Planting Guide - tree planting best practices
• Tree Maintenance - tips on how to care for a tree once it has been planted
• Winter Tree Care - tips on how to care for your tree in the winter 
• Tree Work Permit Details - required for planting trees in the Right of Way
• Tree Work Permit Application  -  required for planting trees in the Right-of-Way
• Emerald Ash Borer - What You Need to Know