Lake LBJ buyer and seller guides

Plain answers with sources, updated October 2026.

• Which Lake LBJ community is right for you?How Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach Village, Highland Haven and Blue Lake Estates compare on setting, amenities, rentals and 2026 tax rates.Read the guide
• Lake LBJ dock rules: what LCRA allows for a private dockMost private docks on Lake LBJ of 1,500 square feet or less need no LCRA permit. Size, distance and safety rules a buyer or seller should know.Read the guide
• Lake LBJ septic rules: what LCRA requires when you buy or sellLCRA must inspect a septic system before it approves a new owner. What buyers and sellers near Lake LBJ should do before closing.Read the guide
• Horseshoe Bay short-term rental rules: permits, fees and finesRenting a Horseshoe Bay home for under 30 days takes an annual city permit. Fees, safety rules, local contact rules and fines.Read the guide
• Lake LBJ property taxes: 2026 rates by communityLake LBJ property tax rates depend on which side of the lake you buy. 2026 rates for Burnet and Llano county communities, exemptions and an example.Read the guide
• Lake LBJ flood zones and flood insuranceWhy Lake LBJ can rise in a flood, what happened in July 2025, how to find a home's flood zone and what flood insurance covers.Read the guide
• Lake LBJ water level: how LCRA runs the Highland LakesLake LBJ stays within about a foot of full. How it compares with Travis and Buchanan, when LCRA lowers it, and where to check levels.Read the guide