Texas Water Rebates
San Marcos, Texas Water Rebates
San Marcos offers Soil Saver rebates (core aeration, compost, mulch), irrigation upgrades (spray to drip), and rainwater harvesting. No dedicated turf conversion rebate, but these programs support native landscaping projects. Neighboring Kyle has a turf pilot.
What the stated caps add up to in San Marcos
Turf rebates, stormwater fee credits, tree programs, and federal cost-share are listed separately. A dollar is included in the total only when that program states a cap and is still open. Fee credits stated as a percentage, and USDA programs with no published dollar figure, stay on the list and stay out of the total.
Federal cost-share
Conservation Reserve Program: Pollinator Habitat (CP-42)
USDA FSA
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal cost-share
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
USDA NRCS
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal cost-share
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
USDA NRCS
No dollar cap in our directory.
No dollar cap is published for this program in our directory. Left out of the total.
Source, checked 2026-09-30
Federal rows are Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Reserve Program: Pollinator Habitat (CP-42), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Payment rates are set by USDA and are not copied here because this directory does not hold a verified dollar figure for them (last reviewed 2026-09-30). Confirm stacking rules with each provider before you apply to more than one.
Varies · Verified September 2026
Soil Saver & Irrigation Rebates
Open the official program site (opens in new tab)How to apply
- Check SMTX program details. Visit sanmarcostx.gov for current rebate amounts and application process.
- Get pre-approval if required. Irrigation upgrades may need pre-approval.
- Complete and submit. Save receipts and follow city application process.
Full application guide for San Marcos: required documents and how to avoid rejection
San Marcos Water Rebate FAQs
Does San Marcos have a turf conversion rebate?
Can I stack with Kyle?
Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. Every open program above also offers a 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder, for a one-time $29.99. Open the program to book it.
Get started
Plan a native yard with the Pollinator Patch App.
Pick the right native plants for your region, design an HOA-friendly layout, and generate documentation that supports your rebate application.
