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San Antonio, Texas Water Rebates

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.

Common steps for every program in this guide

  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.

Full application guide for San Antonio: required documents and how to avoid rejection

Rebates available

Up to $500/yr · Verified June 2026

SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are a SAWS residential customer
  2. Request your WaterSaver coupons at gardenstylesanantonio.comEach $125 coupon covers 200 sq ft and 15 native plants, up to 4 per year. Coupons open March 1 and can run out.
  3. Remove the grass and all automatic sprinklers or drip lines in that area
  4. Plant 15 native or adapted plants per coupon, then redeem

What you'll need

  • SAWS account number
  • Square footage of grass removed (200 sq ft per coupon)
  • A free Plant by Numbers design from GardenStyleSA.com (optional)
  • Receipts for 15 native or adapted plants per coupon

Pollinator Patch can help: It finds San Antonio natives for Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains conditions, designs an HOA-friendly layout, and assembles a documentation packet to support your coupons.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't wait past early spring. Coupons open March 1 and are limited.
  • Don't leave automatic sprinklers or drip lines in the coupon area. All must be removed.
  • Don't plant fewer than 15 native or adapted plants per 200 sq ft coupon.
  • Don't claim more than 4 coupons in a year.

San Antonio Water Rebate FAQs

Is the SAWS landscape coupon program currently open?
Program status can change. Coupons typically open March 1 and run through October 15. Check GardenStyleSA.com/coupons-rebates for current status.
Can I have irrigation and a RainSaver cistern?
No. The RainSaver program requires that your yard has no existing irrigation. Landscaping must survive on rainfall and harvested water only.
Does my HOA affect eligibility?
No. Rebates come from SAWS. Texas law protects rainwater harvesting from HOA prohibition.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.