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.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Turf Conversion | $0.50/sq ft, up to $2,000 | Residential |
| Irrigation, Soil, Compost, Mulch | 50% of cost, up to $3,000 total | Residential |
LCRA stacks with city programs. Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Cedar Park residents can combine LCRA with city rebates. Apply for pre-approval before starting work.
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
Residents in these cities typically qualify for LCRA WaterSmart. Click through for city-specific rebate details and stacking options.
LCRA WaterSmart Rebates — Up to $3,000 total
LCRA WaterSmart covers turf conversion at $0.50 per square foot (min 200 sq ft, up to $2,000), plus compost, mulch, aeration, soil testing, irrigation evaluations, and equipment retrofits. 50% of total cost, up to $3,000 per residential property per year. Pre-approval required for turf conversion. Submit within 90 days of completion. Rebates of $600+ require a W-9.
- Must be an LCRA domestic use customer or receive water from an LCRA customer utility
- Pre-approval required for turf conversion
- Minimum 200 sq ft of healthy turf
- Submit within 90 days of installation
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How to Apply
- 1
Confirm LCRA eligibility
Check with your water provider. Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs typically qualify.
- 2
Get pre-approval
Required for turf conversion. Apply at lcra.org before starting.
- 3
Complete work
Save itemized receipts and before/after photos.
- 4
Submit within 90 days
Apply at water.lcra.org. W-9 for $600+.
LCRA WaterSmart FAQs
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