How to Get the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon Rebate
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) · South Central Texas, TX
What you get
Each $125 coupon covers 200 sq ft of grass removal and 15 new native or adapted plants. Up to 4 coupons per year. Free "Plant by Numbers" landscape design plans available at GardenStyleSA.com.
- Residential: Up to $600/yr (4 seasonal coupons: $125 spring / $150 fall)
Are you eligible?
- Be a San Antonio Water System (SAWS) customer
- Property located in: San Antonio
- Must be a SAWS residential water customer
- Remove at least 200 sq ft of grass per coupon
- Plant 15 new plants per coupon area
- Remove all automatic sprinklers or drip lines in the area
- Submit post-installation photos by November 15
Before you start
Application window: Fall: Jun 10 – Oct 15; Spring: Mar 1 – Apr 30 (annually)
One of the most structured programs in Texas. Free landscape design plans available. Coupons are seasonal ($125 spring, $150 fall), up to 4 per year with a lifetime cap of 8 per property. Coupons open March 1 each year; apply early as they can be limited. 1-gallon ornamental trees now eligible.
What applying usually looks like
A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.
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Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 2
Submit your claim
After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.
Full San Antonio guide
San Antonio has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
San Antonio water rebates: full guideThe application checklist
How to apply for the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon
These are the steps this application actually takes. The Pollinator Patch app walks you through each one free, with reminders and a photo locker.
- 1
Photograph the Area and Apply
Take photos of the lawn area where you will remove grass and irrigation, then apply online with your SAWS account number. Fall 2026 applications are open June 10 to October 15. Up to 4 coupons per app
- 2
Remove Grass and Irrigation
While you wait for approval, remove at least 200 sq ft of grass per coupon. Any sprinkler heads and drip irrigation in the new bed must be removed. Photograph the irrigation parts before and after rem
- 3
Redeem Your eCoupon and Plant
Your eCoupon arrives by email (after August 15 for the fall cycle). Pick 15 plants from the approved WaterSaver list, no substitutions, and show the eCoupon on your phone at checkout; the cashier ente
- 4
Submit After Photos
Photograph the finished bed and submit the post-installation photos through the program page. Photos are reviewed against the program criteria; there is no in-person inspection.
In the app
Track this rebate free in the Pollinator Patch app
Free step-by-step guidance for the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos, receipts, and notes together for the months a rebate takes.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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