How to Get the WaterSmart Rebates

What you get

Turf conversion at $0.50/sq ft (min 200 sq ft, up to $2,000). Also covers compost, mulch, aeration, soil testing, irrigation evaluations, and equipment retrofits. 50% of total cost, up to $3,000 per residential property.

• Residential: Up to $3,000 total (50% of costs)
• Commercial: Up to $5,000 per system

Are you eligible?

• Be a Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) customer
• Property located in: Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs
• 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 for conversion
• Submit application within 90 days of installation
• Receipts and photos of completed work required

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.