Irrigation upgrades · California
DWA Smart Controller Rebate
Run by Desert Water Agency
- What you get
- single-family: up to $150 for controller plus up to $100 for professional installation
- Maximum
- $250 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property owners or authorized reps in DWA area; no DWA controller or rebate in past five years; not new construction.
- Where
- Property owners and authorized representatives within Desert Water Agency boundaries.
- Status
- Open. First-come, first-served.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Buy and install a weather-based smart irrigation controller.
Requirements
- Controller uses weather data (cellular, wifi or wired sensor) with rain shut-off
- Keep installed 5 years
- Photo of powered-on controller
- Apply within 90 days of purchase with itemized receipt
How to apply
- 1Confirm funding with DWA
- 2Buy and install controller
- 3Photo and receipts
- 4Submit application within 90 days at programs.dwa.org
Timing and deadlines
not published
90 days from purchase
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://programs.dwa.org/rebate/controllers/ (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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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