Irrigation upgrades · California

San Diego County Waterscape Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate

Run by County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (Waterscape Rebate Program)

Limited fundsLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $60 per station for landscapes over 1 acre (County page); the per-controller amount for smaller landscapes is not in the page text, but Otay Water District's official page lists $80 per controller or $60 per station. The County's own supplemental amount ($25 per weather-based controller station) is paused (see status). Rebates cannot exceed the purchase price.
Who qualifies
Residential, commercial or multifamily property in unincorporated San Diego County that gets water from a San Diego County Water Authority member agency.
Where
Unincorporated San Diego County properties served by a San Diego County Water Authority member agency.
Status
Limited funds. County page notice (checked 2026-10-17): SoCal WaterSmart rebates for unincorporated residents with device receipts from July and August 2026 will not get the County supplemental rebate ($25 per controller station); applicants are asked to pause new SoCal WaterSmart applications until further notice. The SoCal WaterSmart rebate itself continues.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a weather-based smart irrigation controller.

Requirements

  • EPA WaterSense-certified weather-based irrigation controller; add-on devices only if sold as a combined unit with a pre-approved controller
  • Installed with the proper weather sensor equipment
  • Residential: apply only after buying and installing the device; commercial: get pre-approval before buying
  • Copy of a recent water bill and the sales receipt showing purchase date, model and price

How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility on the Waterscape Program Eligibility page
  2. 2Apply through SoCal Water$mart, which combines County and other rebates for your address
  3. 3Submit the water bill and receipt after installing the controller
  4. 4The County also takes an interest form for consultations

Timing and deadlines

not published

not published

Combining it with other programs

SoCal WaterSmart controller rebate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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