LCRA WaterSmart Rebates: Central Texas

How to Apply

1. 1

   Confirm your water provider participates

   Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs typically qualify. Contact your utility or check the LCRA participating provider list to be sure.

   Check eligibility at lcra.org
2. 2

   Create or log in to your LCRA WaterSmart account

   You need an account to submit the pre-approval form and the final rebate application. Account creation is free.

   Log in at water.lcra.org
3. 3

   Submit pre-approval before starting work (turf conversion only)

   Do not remove turf until LCRA approves your application. Pre-approval is not required for compost, mulch, irrigation, or soil testing. Typical review time is a few business days.

   You'll need:

   • Address and account number
   • Square footage of turf to be removed (min 200 sq ft)
   • Site photos showing existing turf

   Submit pre-approval
4. 4

   Complete the work and gather documentation

   Once approved (or immediately for non-turf items), complete your project and collect everything you need for the rebate application.

   You'll need:

   • Itemized receipts showing cost and date of purchase
   • Before photos (required for turf conversion)
   • After photos showing completed work
   • Square footage measurement for turf areas
5. 5

   Submit the final application within 90 days of completion

   Log in to water.lcra.org and submit your completed application. Rebates of $600 or more require a W-9 form. You have 90 days from project completion to apply.

   You'll need:

   • Itemized receipts
   • Before and after photos
   • W-9 (if total rebate is $600 or more)

   Submit final application

Cities in This Region

Residents in these cities typically qualify for LCRA WaterSmart. Click through for city-specific rebate details and stacking options.

• Cedar Park
• Pflugerville
• Round Rock
• Leander
• Lakeway

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