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Groundwater Conservation Tax Credit Program
Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
What you can get
25–50% of project cost as a state income tax credit • Impoundments of 20+ acre-feet: 50%. Surface water conversion: 25% outside critical groundwater areas, 50% inside, $35,000 lifetime cap. Land leveling: 25%. Annual agricultural credit capped at the lesser of tax due or $18,000, with a 15-year carryforward. A 3% application fee ($100–$1,500) applies.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Arkansas agricultural landowners and water users who build surface water impoundments, convert from groundwater to surface water, or land level to reduce irrigation water use
- Coverage
- AR
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling. Applications go to the local Conservation District and are reviewed by the Natural Resources Commission. Critical: the project must be approved BEFORE construction begins and maintained for 10 years after completion.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, Arkansas agricultural landowners and water users who build surface water impoundments, convert from groundwater to surface water, or land-level to reduce irrigation water use.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 6, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.