Water Conservation Rebates
On July 1, 2025, LCRA increased the amount of WaterSmart rebates available to eligible households for water-saving projects such as upgrading irrigation systems, maintaining landscapes and pools, testing soil, and converting turf grass to landscaping that uses less water.
LCRA is increasing the annual total rebate amount available for residential properties from $600 to $3,000 per property and offering higher maximum rebates for these projects:
- Mechanical aeration – now $200, up from $100.
- Compost and mulch – now $1,000, up from $600.
- Converting turf grass to native garden beds or drought-tolerant landscapes – now $2,000, up from $600.
WaterSmart rebates also are available for businesses, industries, schools, hospitals, churches and other institutions that implement new water-saving equipment and practices. Commercial, industrial and institutional water users can receive rebates of 50% of the cost, up to $5,000, for irrigation system equipment upgrades, compost and mulch, aeration, pool filters, and turf grass conversion. LCRA also offers commercial customers rebates for water audits and provides up to $20,000 for water-savings technology such as rainwater harvesting, cooling tower recycling or commercial ice machines.
For more information, contact Derek Warren, City of HSB Water Conservation Inspector at dwarren@horseshoe-bay-tx.gov or 830-598-9973.