Irrigation upgrades · California

City of Santa Monica Spray to Drip Rebate

Run by City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$2.00 per sq ft up to $4,000 for single-family homes; multi-family/commercial $2.00 per sq ft up to $6,000 per metered account, plus an additional $1.00 per sq ft up to $10,000 total (per the Sept 2022 program guide linked from the official page)
Maximum
$4,000 per household
Who qualifies
Santa Monica water customers with working sprinklers in planter beds or hedges at application (pre-verification photos); not new construction or major remodel; tenants or managers may apply with owner written authorization.
Where
City of Santa Monica water customers with working sprinklers in planter beds or hedges.
Status
Open. City page (checked 2026-10-17) lists Spray to Drip as currently available; funding level and application deadline not stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace working sprinklers in planter beds and hedges (not lawn) with drip irrigation.

Requirements

  • Property must receive City of Santa Monica water service
  • Working sprinklers in the area at application time; pre-verification photos required
  • Not for lawn areas; cannot be combined with Cash for Grass for the same area; separate application per area
  • Not new construction, new development or major remodel
  • Owner must submit the application, or tenant/manager with written owner authorization
  • Form W-9; must pass final inspection before payment
  • Keep drip irrigation at least 5 years after final inspection; do not install new sprinklers in the area

How to apply

  1. 1Review program guide
  2. 2Submit online application
  3. 3Receive approval email with Installation Checklist
  4. 4Complete project
  5. 5Email checklist and W-9 to [email protected] and request inspection
  6. 6Check within about 8 weeks of passing inspection

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of sprinkler area converted to drip and the $4,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Up to 8 weeks for check after inspection

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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