Texas

Yard rebates in San Antonio

12 programs can pay San Antonio residents for yard projects: 10 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 2 open to anyone in Texas. The largest, Texas A&M Forest Service Invasive Plant Solutions (TIPS) Cost-Share, pays up to $7,000 per household. 3 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

San Antonio's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

  • Open

    SAWS Residential Irrigation Design Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    Up to $5,000. Full removal: non-functional $500; functional $1,650 (1-4 zones), $2,150 (5-10), $2,650 (11-15), $3,650 (16-20), $4,150 (21+). Targeted: $350 per zone removed, $100 per zone converted, $200 for a new master valve. 10% bonus if done within 90 days

    Up to $5,000 per household

  • OpenPlan required

    SAWS Outdoor Living Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    200-300 sq ft: $300; 301-450: $500; 451-600: $750; over 600: $1,000

    Up to $1,000 per household

  • Open

    CPS Energy Green Shade Tree Rebate

    CPS Energy with City of San Antonio

    $50 per tree credited to CPS Energy bill; up to five tree rebates per lifetime per account at an address

    Up to $250 per household

  • Open

    SAWS Swimming Pool Filter Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    Up to $250 bill credit

    Up to $250 per household

  • Open

    SAWS Shut-Off Valve Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    Up to $100 bill credit

    Up to $100 per household

  • Open

    SAWS Smart Irrigation Controller Discount (Rachio 3)

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    15% off a Rachio Smart Controller (instant rebate), one per customer

  • Seasonal

    SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    $125 per spring coupon, $150 per fall coupon; up to 4 coupons per window (each covers 200 sq ft and 15 plants)

    Up to $600 per household

  • Seasonal

    CPS Energy Mow Down Smog Rebate

    CPS Energy

    Cordless or push-reel mower $60; corded mower $30; string trimmer, edger, blower or hedge trimmer $15 each; one item per household up to $60

    Up to $60 per household

  • Status not postedPlan required

    SAWS Large Cistern Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    $1.00 per gallon of storage, $500 minimum, $2,000 maximum (reached at 2,000 gallons)

    Up to $2,000 per household

  • Status not posted

    San Antonio EquiTree Free Tree Program

    City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation

    Free 30-gallon tree

Anywhere in Texas

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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