Irrigation upgrades · California

City of Modesto Drip Irrigation Rebate

Run by City of Modesto Water Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.50 per sq ft converted; max $1,000 per account per fiscal year; cannot exceed product cost
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
City of Modesto water customers in good standing; tenants need written owner approval.
Where
City of Modesto water customers in good standing; tenants need written owner approval.
Status
Open. Fiscal 2026-27; first-come first-served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Convert a traditional sprinkler system to drip irrigation after pre-inspection approval.

Requirements

  • Do not begin before pre-inspection approval
  • Original itemized dated sales receipt at post-inspection
  • Landscape design sketch and conversion area photo with application

The plan or design it asks for

Landscape design sketch and conversion area photo are uploaded with the application.

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Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Modesto's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Submit online Drip Irrigation Rebate Application (July 1 2026 to June 30 2027)
  2. 2Pre-inspection and approval
  3. 3Install drip and request post-inspection with receipts
  4. 4Receive rebate

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot converted to drip irrigation and the $1,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

June 30, 2027 fiscal year end

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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