Irrigation upgrades · California

SCV Water Smart Controller and Soil Sensor Rebate

Run by Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Smart irrigation controller up to $350 ($250 first controller, $100 second), or the device cost if less. Soil moisture sensor listed on the official residential page at the same wording (up to $350); sensor-specific terms were not seen on a separate page. Applications processed on or after August 18, 2026 are subject to updated amounts.
Maximum
$350 per household
Who qualifies
SCV Water residential customers
Where
Residential customers of SCV Water in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Status
Open. Per official page and portal (checked 2026-10-17); no closing date stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a smart (weather-based) irrigation controller or soil moisture sensor system.

Requirements

  • Water service from SCV Water or LA County Waterworks District 36; account current on its bill
  • Certified controller only; new, not second-hand; one-time per service address
  • Dated itemized receipt within the prior 6 months, a recent water bill, and photo of the installed controller; apply within 6 months of purchase
  • Renters need written owner or manager approval; signed rebate agreement and W-9 by the account holder
  • Agency may do a site visit

How to apply

  1. 1Review the smart controller program overview on the SCV Water Conservation Portal (yourscvwater.dropletprograms.com)
  2. 2Buy and install a qualifying controller
  3. 3Apply on the portal with the water bill photo, receipt and installed photo
  4. 4Check issued after acceptance, can take up to 120 days; contact 661-294-0828 or [email protected]

Timing and deadlines

Up to 120 days for the check after acceptance

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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