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LCRA WaterSmart Rebates: Central Texas

LCRA WaterSmart offers rebates to residents of many Central Texas cities. Up to $3,000 total for turf conversion, irrigation upgrades, compost, mulch, and soil improvements. Programs stack: if your city has its own rebates (like Round Rock or Pflugerville), you can often combine them with LCRA.

Up to $3,000 total · Verified June 2026

LCRA WaterSmart Rebates

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How to apply

  1. Confirm your water provider participatesCedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs typically qualify.
  2. Log in or create a free LCRA WaterSmart account
  3. Submit pre-approval before removing any turfWait for approval to start. Pre-approval is not required for compost, mulch, or irrigation items.
  4. Do the work, then collect receipts and before and after photos
  5. Submit the final application within 90 days of finishing

What you'll need

  • Your address and LCRA or utility account number
  • Square footage of turf removed (minimum 200 sq ft)
  • Itemized receipts showing cost and date
  • Before and after photos of the converted area
  • A W-9 if your total rebate is $600 or more

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove turf before LCRA approves your pre-application. Work started early may not qualify.
  • Don't miss the 90-day window. You have 90 days from finishing the work to submit the final application.
  • Don't convert less than 200 sq ft. That is the minimum healthy-turf area for the rebate.
  • Don't leave turf grass or automatic spray irrigation in the new bed. Drip irrigation is allowed.
  • Don't apply without itemized receipts and before and after photos, and include a W-9 if your total rebate is $600 or more.

LCRA stacks with city programs. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and Leander residents can often combine LCRA with city rebates for maximum savings.

Cities in this region

LCRA WaterSmart Rebates FAQs

Which cities does LCRA cover?
Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs. Check with your water provider to confirm.
Can I stack LCRA with city rebates?
Yes. Round Rock has turf + rainwater rebates that stack with LCRA. Pflugerville has Pflourishing Flora. Cedar Park has Water Thrifty. Apply to each program separately.
Do I need pre-approval?
Yes, for turf conversion. Do not start work until you have LCRA approval. Other rebates (irrigation, soil) may have different rules.

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Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.

We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.