Irrigation upgrades · British Columbia

CVRD Smart Irrigation and Drip Rebates

Run by Cowichan Valley Regional District

Out of fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Smart controller 50% up to $100; rain sensor 50% up to $50; drip irrigation installation or conversion 50% up to $300; maximum $450 per property
Maximum
$450 per household
Who qualifies
All residential property owners in CVRD electoral areas, member municipalities and First Nations.
Where
Residential property owners anywhere in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
Status
Out of funds. 2026 smart irrigation funding exhausted; applications go on a waiting list.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Add a smart controller or rain sensor to your existing irrigation system, or convert it to drip irrigation.

Requirements

  • Pre-approval required
  • Installation must meet the Irrigation Industry Association of BC (IIABC) standards
  • Work completed in the same calendar year the rebate is awarded
  • Itemized receipts or invoices with dates, and photos of the installed upgrade
  • One rebate per stream per property over the life of the program

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the smart irrigation pre-approval form to [email protected] or in person in Duncan
  2. 2Once pre-approved, funds are held for up to 90 days or until year end
  3. 3Complete the work and submit the claim form, receipts, photos and program survey

Timing and deadlines

Applications open until November 30, 2026 or until funds are exhausted (per the factsheet).

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “CVRD Smart Irrigation and Drip Rebates,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/cvrd-smart-irrigation-rebates

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