Rain gardens and stormwater projects · California

Montecito GSA Groundwater Infiltration Rebate

Run by Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1 per sq ft, up to $3,000 per property
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
Properties overlying the Montecito Groundwater Basin.
Where
Properties overlying the Montecito Groundwater Basin.
Status
Open. Subject to funding.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Build a rain garden or replace impervious surfaces (driveways, buildings) with permeable surfaces or landscape.

Requirements

  • Pre and post inspection and approval
  • Reimbursement on proof of qualified expenditures
  • Not to exceed project cost
  • Not retroactive before Dec 1, 2023
  • Subject to funding

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the rebate application online (e-sign) or download the PDF
  2. 2Submit and get approval/pre-inspection
  3. 3Complete project
  4. 4Post-inspection and reimbursement

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of surface converted to infiltration and the $3,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

not published

Combining it with other programs

Montecito Water District rebates (not explicitly confirmed)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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