You’ve Still Got Time to be Reimbursed for Planting Trees
I bet your summer is flying by. You probably had hoped to get more done in the yard by now. But children’s activities and other summertime distractions have probably gotten in the way.
I’ve got some good news for you – if you are a Parker homeowner. The deadline to get reimbursed for planting trees on your property has been extended. You’ve now got until July 15, 2014.
Through the Town of Parker’s “Branching Out Parker” program, you can get up to $300 to help pay for the purchase and installation of trees in any single-family, owner-occupied residential property within the Town limits.
Planting trees improves the environment, plus it’s a simple, cost-effective way for residents to improve their local neighborhoods and the community. The program is funded through existing money from developer impact fees.
So take some time in the next few weeks and go pick out a tree or two.
As a homeowner, you can submit one application per year. Individuals who own multiple single-family units can also participate in the program, but they may only apply for one of their properties.
You’ll also get a better reimbursement amount if you buy your trees from vendors, licensed nurseries or landscape contractors within the Town of Parker limits. If you do, you will be reimbursed for that actual cost of the tree and its installation up to $300 or 50 percent of the actual cost of the tree and its installation, whichever is less. Trees purchased and installed from vendors located outside of Parker’s Town limits will be reimbursed up to $260 or 40 percent, whichever is less.
For more information, please click here. And, thanks for doing your part to make Parker a greener place to live!
