Rain barrels and cisterns · California

Otay Water District Outdoor Rebates (Rain Barrels, Cisterns, Controllers)

Run by Otay Water District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rain barrel $50 (max 2); cistern $300 (200-500 gal), $375 (501-999 gal), $450 (1,000+ gal), max 1; weather-based controller $130 (under 1 acre) or $35 per station over 1 acre; nozzles $2 each (min 15); soil moisture sensor $80 per controller ($35 per station)
Who qualifies
Otay Water District residential customers.
Where
Residential customers of Otay Water District.
Status
Open. (page lists as of 2026)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy rain barrels, cisterns, weather-based controllers, soil moisture sensors or rotating nozzles and claim the SoCal WaterSmart rebate with Otay's supplemental funding.

Requirements

  • Rebate limited to actual device cost (excluding tax, shipping, labor)
  • Apply through SoCal WaterSmart (888-376-3314)
  • Subject to change or termination with MWD and Otay funding

How to apply

  1. 1Go to socalwatersmart.com
  2. 2Enter Otay account details to see the rebate
  3. 3Reserve or apply, buy and install, submit documents

Timing and deadlines

not published

not published

Combining it with other programs

Turf replacement program; County Waterscape program for unincorporated customers

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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