Irrigation upgrades · Colorado
Fort Collins Utilities Irrigation Equipment Rebates
Run by City of Fort Collins Utilities
- What you get
- Weather-based controller up to $65; rotary nozzles up to $4 each; rain sensor up to $20 wired / $40 wireless; soil moisture sensor up to $60; drip equipment up to $130 per zone; spigot timer up to $65; flow sensor up to $130; master valve up to $130; pressure reducing valve at point of connection up to $260
- Who qualifies
- Fort Collins Utilities residential water customers; equipment installed at the service address.
- Where
- Fort Collins Utilities residential water customers.
- Status
- Open. First come, first served while funds last.
- Type of payment
- Bill credit
What you do
Buy and install efficient irrigation equipment (weather-based controller, nozzles, sensors, drip, valves) and claim a bill credit.
Requirements
- Apply within 60 days of purchase or completion
- Proof of purchase required
- Controllers must be WaterSense certified and on an in-ground system
- Rain sensor must connect to underground system; wireless also needs weather-based controller
- Spigot timer needs automatic shutoff and not tied to in-ground system
- Flow sensor must connect to compatible WaterSense controller
- Pressure reducing valve: professional install and pre-approval from Utilities staff; drip PRVs do not qualify
- Rotor nozzles, rotor heads and pressure-reducing spray heads do not qualify
How to apply
- 1Buy and install equipment
- 2Keep receipts
- 3Submit online form https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8609494/Water-Efficiency-Product-Rebate-Application within 60 days (or request paper form from [email protected])
- 4Credit appears on utility bill
Timing and deadlines
Processing up to eight weeks.
60 days after purchase or completion
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://fortcollins.gov/Services/Utilities/Programs-and-Rebates/Water-Programs/Residential-Water-Conservation (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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