Round Rock, TX Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Round Rock pays $1.50 per square foot converted, up to $600 per account each fiscal year to Round Rock homeowners who replace thirsty lawn.
The Round Rock turf removal rebate
Parkway Strip Conversion Rebate, run by City of Round Rock.
$1.50 per square foot converted, up to $600 per account each fiscal year
- Parkway strips only, meaning the ground between the sidewalk and the street
- The strip must already have both grass and irrigation
- Direct Round Rock water customers, with a pre-inspection
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Narrower than it first appears: this pays for the strip by the street, not your front lawn. There is also $50 per zone for irrigation changes, or $75 per zone converting to drip.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Round Rock rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Round Rock
The planting palette for zone 8b is shared across Texas and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Texas xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Round Rock is the money above: City of Round Rock sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Round Rock is the money: City of Round Rock decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Round Rock, TX offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Round Rock runs the Parkway Strip Conversion Rebate, paying $1.50 per square foot converted, up to $600 per account each fiscal year. Full conditions are on the City of Round Rock rebate page.
How much is the Round Rock turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At City of Round Rock's rate of $1.50 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $900, though the program caps payment at $600. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $600 once the cap is applied.