Texas

Yard rebates in San Marcos

7 programs can pay San Marcos residents for yard projects: 3 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. 2 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 Marcos's own programs

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

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    San Marcos Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

    City of San Marcos

    $0.50 per gallon of storage (non-pressurized) or $1.00 per gallon (pressurized), never more than 50% of purchase price; max $5,000 for standard 5/8 x 3/4 inch meters ($10,000 for 1 inch, $15,000 for 1.5 inch, $20,000 for 2 inch and larger)

    Up to $5,000 per household

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    San Marcos Irrigation Zone Conversion or Removal Rebate

    City of San Marcos

    50% of cost: up to $100 per zone converted to drip; up to $200 per zone capped or removed; up to $500 to remove the entire system

    Up to $500 per household

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    San Marcos Soil Saver Rebate

    City of San Marcos

    Single-family: 50% of cost up to $50 for core aeration, up to $75 for compost, up to $75 for mulch

    Up to $200 per household

May apply

These cover only part of the county. Check that your address or utility is in the service area.

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    LCRA WaterSmart Irrigation Equipment and Evaluation Rebates

    Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

    50% of cost up to: pressure-reducing heads/nozzles $5 each; PRV or regulator $100; soil moisture sensor $250; rain sensor $20; WaterSense smart controller $100; hose-end timer $40. Check from licensed irrigator evaluation up to $100. Free evaluation through participating providers

    Up to $3,000 per household

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    LCRA WaterSmart Pool Filter and Pool Cover Rebates

    Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

    Cartridge filter up to $250; pool cover 50% up to $50 (manual or solar ring) or up to $200 (permanent mechanical cover)

    Up to $250 per household

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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