Treebate Program

Residential Shade Tree Rebate Pilot Program

The City of Vacaville is proud to announce the Treebate Program, a residential shade tree rebate pilot program. Vacaville homeowners may be eligible to receive a $50 rebate for purchasing an approved tree (review list below). The Treebate Program is funded by the Measure M, Council District Benefit Program. The length of the program is dependent upon available funding on a first come, first served basis.

Planting trees provides many benefits to the community, including:

Increasing home value.
Providing protection against erosion and storm water runoff.
Cleaner air.
Reduced energy costs as mature trees provide shade.
Helps the environment.
Enhances the natural beauty of a home.

Questions regarding the Treebate Program can be emailed to Treebate@CityofVacaville.com.

Sustainable Energy Project Treebate

As part of the Sustainable Energy Project, 38 trees will be made available to residents residing within one of the City’s identified Environmental Justice impacted community census tracts. Resident applicants will receive up to 80% of the costs of a new tree (receipt required) and up to a maximum of $100 per tree (limit of two) to help beautify these residential areas and improve the health of the impacted communities. Please review the list of eligible trees (below).

Rebate Conditions

Rebate applicants must reside within the City of Vacaville city limits and the tree must be planted at the applicant's residence (within city limits).
Tree(s) must be on the approved Master Tree List (shown below) and a minimum size of 5 gallons. Each residence is eligible for one rebate up to $50.
Your tree can be planted in the front or backyard of your home. Please see the resources below to avoid future conflicts with utility lines, concrete work, and other landscaping. Important Note: The property owner will be responsible for all future tree maintenance.
The maximum rebate allowed is $50 per residence. Rebates will be processed for the amount paid for the tree, plus tax, up to $50.00 total.
Original sales receipt along with photo of your tree planted in the ground must be included with the rebate application as proof of purchase.
All residents who comply with the conditions listed above will receive a rebate check from the City of Vacaville. Rebate checks will typically take up to six weeks to receive and will be sent to the address provided on the application via USPS mail.

If you have any questions, please send your inquiry to Treebate@cityofvacaville.com.

Applications must be submitted no later than 90 days after purchase, along with the original receipt for proof of purchase. Applications must be submitted online. Questions regarding the Treebate Program can be emailed to Treebate@CityofVacaville.com.

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Caring for Your Tree
What to Avoid
Additional Planting Guidelines

Steps for Planting

Dig a hole just as deep and twice as wide as the container.
Place the tree in the hole and combine with equal parts compost or potting soil and native dirt.
Pat or stomp the dirt in order to compact the soil to the roots.
Mulch and water as necessary.

Steps for Proper Mulching

Remove any grass within a 3-foot area (up to 10 feet for larger tree).
Pour natural mulch such as wood chips or bark pieces 2 to 4 inches deep within the circle.
Keep the mulch from touching the trunk of the tree.

Watering

Water immediately after plating your new tree. Typically, 30-60 seconds of steady stream of water is sufficient.
A developing tree will need to be watered 1-2 times per week, especially in drier months.
A mature tree will need water only once per month once established.

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