San Antonio, Texas Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)
SAWS runs structured rebate programs for turf conversion and rainwater harvesting. The WaterSaver Landscape Coupon program offers up to $500/yr. The RainSaver Cistern rebate pays up to $2,000 for larger systems. Free landscape design plans at GardenStyleSA.com.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| WaterSaver Landscape Coupon | Up to $500/yr (4 × $125) | Residential |
| RainSaver Cistern | Up to $2,000 ($1/gal) | Residential |
WaterSaver coupons open March 1 each year. RainSaver cisterns require a free workshop. Check saws.org for current program status.
SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon — Up to $500/yr
Each $125 coupon covers 200 sq ft of grass removal and 15 new native or adapted plants. Up to 4 coupons per year. Remove all automatic sprinklers or drip lines in the area. Free "Plant by Numbers" landscape design plans at GardenStyleSA.com. Coupons open March 1; apply early as they can be limited.
- Must be a SAWS residential customer
- Remove at least 200 sq ft of grass per coupon
- Plant 15 new plants per coupon area
- Remove sprinklers or drip in the area
- Submit photos by November 15
Use Pollinator Patch to find native plants for San Antonio's Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains conditions.
SAWS RainSaver Cistern Rebate — Up to $2,000
SAWS pays $1 per gallon of storage, up to $2,000. Minimum 500 gallons. Must attend a free cistern workshop or online course. Yard cannot have existing irrigation; landscaping must survive on rainfall and harvested water only. Texas Property Code §202.007 protects rainwater harvesting from HOA prohibition.
- Must be a SAWS residential customer
- Minimum 500 gallons storage
- Attend free cistern workshop or online course
- No existing irrigation in yard
- Register cistern with SAWS after installation
How to Apply for San Antonio Water Rebates
- 1
Confirm you're a SAWS customer
Rebates are for SAWS residential water customers only.
- 2
For landscape coupons: apply when they open
Coupons open March 1. Apply at GardenStyleSA.com. No pre-approval for coupons.
- 3
For RainSaver: attend workshop first
Free cistern workshop (quarterly) or online course required. Then submit cistern packet.
- 4
Complete work and submit documentation
Landscape coupons need photos by November 15. Cisterns need SAWS final inspection.
San Antonio Water Rebate FAQs
Is the SAWS landscape coupon program currently open?
Can I have irrigation and a RainSaver cistern?
Does my HOA affect eligibility?
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