San Antonio, TX Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
San Antonio Water System pays $150 per coupon in autumn 2026, $125 in spring 2027, up to four coupons per window to San Antonio homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 200 square feet.
The San Antonio turf removal rebate
WaterSaver Landscape Coupon, run by San Antonio Water System.
$150 per coupon in autumn 2026, $125 in spring 2027, up to four coupons per window
- At least 200 square feet of grass removed for each coupon
- Sprinkler heads or drip in the project area must come out too
- Existing planting beds do not count
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
SAWS pays in coupons rather than per square foot, and caps at eight per service account for the life of the account, so it rewards one large project rather than many small ones.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the San Antonio Water System rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in San Antonio
The planting palette for zone 8b is shared across Texas and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Texas xeriscaping guide. What is specific to San Antonio is the money above: San Antonio Water System sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to San Antonio is the money: San Antonio Water System decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Antonio, TX offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. San Antonio Water System runs the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon, paying $150 per coupon in autumn 2026, $125 in spring 2027, up to four coupons per window. You must remove at least 200 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the San Antonio Water System rebate page.
How much is the San Antonio turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
San Antonio Water System pays $150 per coupon in autumn 2026, $125 in spring 2027, up to four coupons per window rather than publishing a per-square-foot rate, so the amount depends on the size band your project falls into rather than scaling with every extra foot removed. Check the current bands on its rebate page before planning the area.