ALL CITY RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE LCRA REBATE PROGRAMS, DETAILED BELOW.
Water Conservation Rebates
The City’s rebate programs are focused on reducing the use of potable, drinking water at our customer’s properties. We want water to be used smartly, not wasted. Â
Our Water Conservation Rebates Program includes both City Rebates and LCRA Rebates. City rebates are only available to direct CORR water customers. LCRA rebates extend to all residents with a Round Rock address.
The City does not have rebates for energy conservation since we are not an energy provider. Check with your electric or gas company for rebates on energy-efficient appliances, such as HVAC units, water heaters, and solar panels.
- Find out about electric rebates offered by Oncor here.
- Find out about gas rebates by Texas Gas Service here.
Irrigation Rebates - LCRA
Outdoor watering accounts for 60-70% of the City’s total water use in the summer! By making irrigation systems more efficient, we can reduce water use and water waste and improve the health of landscapes.
LCRA Rebates – available to ALL Round Rock residents!
Residential
- WaterSense smart controllers: 50% of the cost of devices up to $100
Soil moisture sensors: 50% of the cost up to $250- Rain sensors: 50% of the cost up to $20
- Pressure-reducing heads or nozzles: 50% of the cost of devices up to $5 per head or nozzle
- Pressure-reducing valves and in-line regulators: 50% of the cost of devices up to $100
- Hose-end timer: 50% of the cost of devices up to $40
- See details and apply here.Â
Commercial
LCRA rebates available to businesses, industries, schools, hospitals, churches, and other institutions in Round Rock to help implement new water-saving equipment and practices.
These are available to customers with existing irrigation systems, not for new installations or additions.
- WaterSense smart controllers: 50% of the cost of device up to $500
- Flow sensors: 50% of the cost of device up to $300
- Soil moisture sensors: 50% of the cost up to $900
- Rain sensors: 50% of the cost up to $20 per sensor
- Pressure-reducing heads or nozzles: 50% of the cost of devices up to $5 per head or nozzle
- Pressure-reducing valves and in-line regulators: 50% of the cost of devices up to $100 per valve
- Hose-end timer: 50% of the cost of device up to $40
- See details and apply here.Â
Healthy Lawn Rebates - LCRA
Core aeration and compost help reduce soil compaction, promote deep root growth, and reduce water runoff. Deep, healthy soil means less supplemental water is needed.Â
Don’t forget, mulch is FREE to City water customers at our Brush Recycling Center.
Details
LCRA Rebates – available to ALL Round Rock residents!
- Soil Tests:
- Up to $50 for a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension soil test, or 50% of the cost up to $125 for a Texas Plant and Soil Lab test.
- There’s no point in applying fertilizer to your yard, if it doesn’t need it! Get a test to find out what your yard is missing (if anything).
- Mechanical Aeration:
- 50% of equipment rental or contractor costs up to $100 for core aeration.
- Mechanical (core) aeration creates spaces for water, air, and plant roots to expand into and helps reduce compacted soils.
- Compost and Mulch:
- 50% of cost up to $600 per household.
- No Dillo Dirt, rock, or rubber permitted.
- The addition of natural, organics adds depth to your yard profile, making more ways for water to be absorbed by your yard, and not run off.
- See details and apply here.
Lawn Conversion Rebate
Native plants usually require less water than turf grass. Removing, and therefore not irrigating, grass can save thousands of gallons of water each year.Â
- LCRA Rebates – available to ALL Round Rock residents!
- City Parkway Strip Conversion Rebate is for direct City of Round Rock water customers only
Details
LCRA -Residential
- Contact LCRA staff at WaterSmart@lcra.org for pre-approval.
- Turf Replacement program offers $0.50 per square foot, up to $600, for converting healthy turf grass to native garden beds or drought-tolerant landscapes.
- New installations may not include artificial turf, impermeable pavement, or a different variety of turfgrass.
- Irrigation systems must be removed from the converted areas.
- See details and apply here.
LCRA – Commercial
- Contact LCRA staff at WaterSmart@lcra.org to schedule the pre-inspection visit.
- Rebate is $0.50 per square foot up to $4,000 to convert a minimum of 200 sqft of healthy turf grass to garden beds or drought-tolerant landscapes.
- Replacement areas may not include artificial turf, pavement, excessive rocks, or turf grass.
- Irrigation systems must be removed from the converted areas.
- See details atdetails and apply here..
City Parkway Strip Conversion Program
**Temporarily unavailable – Check back soon**
- Pre-approval required! Contact conservation staff to schedule at waterconservation@roundrocktexas.govÂ
- Applicable for parkway strips with existing grass and irrigation systems.
- Grass must be removed and converted to hardscape or native plants.
- Irrigation systems must be capped or converted to drip irrigation.
- See Parkway Strip Conservation application for full details.Â
Swimming Pool Rebates - LCRA
The LCRA offers two swimming pool efficiency rebates that Round Rock residents can apply for. Covering a pool when not in use is a great way to reduce water loss from evaporation.Â
LCRA Rebates – available to ALL Round Rock residents!
Details
Residential
- Pool Filters:Â Up to $250 per high-efficiency cartridge filter
- Pool Covers:Â 50% of the purchase price
- up to $50 per manual or solar ring
- up to $200 for a permanent mechanical cover
- See details and apply here. Â
Commercial
- 50% of the cost, up to $250 per high-efficiency cartridge pool filter
- Find details and apply here.Â
Commercial Water Saving Technology - LCRA
LCRA rebates available to businesses, industries, schools, hospitals, churches, and other institutions in Round Rock to help implement new water-saving equipment and practices.
LCRA Rebates – available to ALL Commercial Properties in Round Rock!
- Rebate 50% of the cost, up to $20,000, for the installation of water-saving technology, such as:
- rainwater harvesting
- cooling tower recycling
- commercial ice machines
- commercial laundry water recycling systems, and more!
- A water audit is required. Contact LCRA staff at WaterSmart@lcra.org for more information.
Rainwater Collection Rebates - City
Rainwater can be used for watering plants, trees, filling bird baths and ponds. Rainwater is better for plants than treated potable water, due to higher nitrogen levels. Collecting rainwater also reduces soil erosion and helps conserve our drinking water supply.
City Rebate – available only to direct City of Round Rock water customers.
Details
**Temporarily unavailable – Check back soon**
- Purchased barrels or tanks must be designed specifically to collect and store liquid. Used or self-made barrels (i.e. converted trash cans or drums) are not eligible.
- Rebate is $0.50 per gallon of water storage capacity.
- Rebate is also 50% of pad material, pump, and components for the collection project.
Better Bathroom Rebate - City
Bathrooms are the highest water using rooms of the house, accounting for half of indoor water use! Easily upgrade your bathroom with rebates to help cover the cost of WaterSense labeled toilets, bath faucets, and showerheads.
One WaterSense labeled showerhead saves 2,700 gallons of water annually and enough energy to power your home for 11 days. Upgrading to WaterSense labeled toilets can save up to 4,000 gallons of water per toilet, per year!
Ferguson Enterprises is offering partnered pricing for participants in the Better Bathroom program. Use the Round Rock Water Conservation account (#932490) when purchasing via phone or at their local branch.
City Rebate – available only to direct City of Round Rock water customers.
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Residential
**Temporarily unavailable – Check back soon**
- Rebate is for the purchase and installation of new WaterSense labeled toilets, showerheads, and bath faucets.
- Rebate is 50% of the cost of the fixture and up to $50 per fixture for installation.Â
Commercial
**Temporarily unavailable – Check back soon**
- Rebate for the purchase of WaterSense Labeled toilets, flush urinals, showerheads, bathroom faucets, and faucet aerators.
- Available to commercial, industrial, governmental, and apartment properties. Â
- Rebate is up to 50% of the cost of the fixture.
- For full details see Commercial Bathroom Rebate.
Efficient Clothes Washer Rebate - City
Clothes washers account for 22% of water use inside our homes. New front-loading, efficient washers use 15-40% less water. Energy Star labeled washers use 20% less energy, 35% less water, and have larger washtubs, which means fewer loads.
City Rebate – available only to direct City of Round Rock water customers.
Details
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- New washers must be on the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Washer List, ENERGY STAR designation does not mean the new washer will automatically qualify. It must be WATER efficient too.
- Rebate amount is $100 per qualifying washer.
Flow Sensor Rebate - City
Unexpected leaks can damage your home and property, raise your bills, and waste a lot of water! A real-time water flow sensor can alert you to potential leaks and unusual usage at your property before damage happens.
City Rebate – available only to direct City of Round Rock water customers.
Details
**Temporarily unavailable – Check back soon**
- Eligible flow sensors: Flume 2, Flo by MOEN, Phyn Plus, Drop Connect, and StreamLabs ControlÂ
- Property must have a WiFi signal that reaches the water meter.
- Rebate is 50% up to $300 for the device and installation.
Contact Us
For questions or to have an application sent to you, please email Jessica Woods or call 512-671-2872.
