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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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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