Irrigation upgrades · California

City of Sacramento Irrigation Upgrade and Smart Controller Rebate

Run by City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Single-family/duplex: up to $400 materials for drip/high-efficiency upgrade plus up to $400 for smart controller; up to $150 C-27 licensed contractor labor reimbursable (total up to $800 per city outdoor rebate summary)
Maximum
$800 per household
Who qualifies
City of Sacramento water customers who own the property, or bill-paying tenants with written owner consent.
Where
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities water customers.
Status
Open. No end date listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Convert sprinklers to drip or high-efficiency nozzles and/or install a WaterSense smart irrigation controller.

Requirements

  • Not retroactive; projects underway or completed before pre-inspection not eligible
  • Controller must be EPA WaterSense certified
  • Pre-inspection and post-inspection
  • Receipts and completed project photos

How to apply

  1. 1Submit online or printed application
  2. 2Wait for approval
  3. 3Schedule pre-inspection before starting
  4. 4Complete upgrade and submit receipts and photos
  5. 5Schedule post-inspection
  6. 6Receive rebate check

Timing and deadlines

Not published

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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