The City of Statesboro's Tree Rebate Program is here to help eligible Statesboro property owners plant trees and make the community greener.
If you own a single-family home within city limits and receive City of Statesboro utility services, you could get up to $150 back when you plant a qualifying tree(s) on your property.
Why plant a tree? Shade, cleaner air, stormwater reduction, and a healthier environment — just to name a few!
How it works:
- Check the guidelines and pick your qualifying tree (any tree or fruit tree over 6 ft. at maturity).
- Plant it on your property (November–February is best).
- Submit your receipt and application for your rebate.
Download an application here: www.keepstatesborobullochbeautiful.org/tree
Eligibility
This offer is only for property owners of existing single-family residence located within City of Statesboro municipal boundaries and receiving utility services from the City of Statesboro.
- Tree(s) must be purchased new and original sales receipt must be included in the rebate application.
- Tree(s) must be planted in the ground on private property to be eligible; tree(s) may not be planted on City boulevards, right-of-ways or any other location. Tree planting must adhere to the City’s code of ordinances. Tree(s) in pots or containers are not eligible.
- Any tree(s) or fruit tree(s) that will attain a mature height over 6 feet is eligible for a rebate. Shrubs, bushes and other plantings are not eligible.
- The rebate is for the purchase of one tree or trees for a maximum rebate match of the property owner’s cost up to $150. The property owner is responsible for any costs that exceeds this amount. Planting costs are not eligible. The property owner is responsible for planting the tree and will assume all future maintenance and responsibility (watering, raking, pruning, mulching, etc.).
- Property owners may apply for one rebate per property per calendar year.
- Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, accepting only valid applications for trees purchased after the initiation of this program and/or until the funding is exhausted.
- Rebates will not be applied to trees planted as part of the City’s landscape plan or tree preservation/mitigation requirement.
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