Irrigation upgrades · Texas

LCRA WaterSmart Irrigation Equipment and Evaluation Rebates

Run by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% of cost up to: pressure-reducing heads/nozzles $5 each; PRV or regulator $100; soil moisture sensor $250; rain sensor $20; WaterSense smart controller $100; hose-end timer $40. Check from licensed irrigator evaluation up to $100. Free evaluation through participating providers
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
LCRA domestic customer or customer of an LCRA firm water customer; owner or Texas-licensed irrigator must do irrigation work.
Where
LCRA domestic customers and customers of LCRA firm water customers on LCRA's list.
Status
Open. As of 10/16/2026 (first-come, first-served)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install efficient irrigation equipment (smart controller, sensors, pressure-reducing heads/valves, hose timers) or get an irrigation evaluation.

Requirements

  • Itemized receipts and photos of installed equipment
  • Apply online within 90 days of installation
  • Provide average monthly water use and equipment details
  • Equipment must not connect to potable systems (non-potable use only per terms)
  • W-9 if $2,000+ in a year
  • Free evaluations offered through Dripping Springs WSC, Hays WCID 1 and 2, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland WSC, Leander, Marble Falls, Travis WCID 17

How to apply

  1. 1Buy and install equipment, keep receipts
  2. 2Photograph installed equipment
  3. 3Gather usage and device details
  4. 4Apply online at water.lcra.org/rebates/residential-application-form within 90 days

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Shares the $3,000 per property cap with other LCRA rebates

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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