160 programs · 20 states

Irrigation rebates

These programs cover part or all of the cost of a weather-based or soil-moisture controller, a drip conversion, rotary nozzles or a rain sensor. Most require a WaterSense-labeled product and a receipt, and some send a technician to install it for free.

  • 160

    programs in 20 states

  • $1

    median per square foot (5 programs pay by area)

  • 2%

    ask for a plan or plant list first

The largest programs

  • OpenTexas

    SAWS Residential Irrigation Design Rebate

    San Antonio Water System (SAWS)

    Up to $5,000. Full removal: non-functional $500; functional $1,650 (1-4 zones), $2,150 (5-10), $2,650 (11-15), $3,650 (16-20), $4,150 (21+). Targeted: $350 per zone removed, $100 per zone converted, $200 for a new master valve. 10% bonus if done within 90 days

    Up to $5,000 per household

  • OpenCalifornia

    City of Santa Monica Spray to Drip Rebate

    City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

    $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)

    Up to $4,000 per household

  • Status not postedPlan requiredFlorida

    Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebates

    Manatee County Utilities Department, Water Conservation

    50% of documented costs: alternative water source up to $1,000; irrigation well up to $2,500; reclaimed water connection up to $1,000; rain shut-off 100% up to $150 for one device; soil moisture sensor listed as up to $500 (unclear); irrigation repair/replacement up to $1,500; landscape retrofit up to $1,500. Combined cap $2,500 per property, or $3,500 with an irrigation well.

    Up to $3,500 per household

  • OpenTexas

    Dallas Water Utilities Residential Irrigation Rebate

    Dallas Water Utilities

    $150 WaterSense controller (limit one); $200 per pop-up spray zone converted to drip/bubblers; $200 for nozzle conversion in a turf zone; $600 to split a zone into bed and turf zones; plus 50% of outsourced labor for any qualified rebate; $3,000 lifetime total

    Up to $3,000 per household

  • OpenTexas

    LCRA WaterSmart Irrigation Equipment and Evaluation Rebates

    Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

    50% of cost up to: pressure-reducing heads/nozzles $5 each; PRV or regulator $100; soil moisture sensor $250; rain sensor $20; WaterSense smart controller $100; hose-end timer $40. Check from licensed irrigator evaluation up to $100. Free evaluation through participating providers

    Up to $3,000 per household

  • OpenTexas

    NBU Irrigation Zone Removal Rebate

    New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)

    $250 per irrigation zone retired; maximum $2,500

    Up to $2,500 per household

  • OpenCalifornia

    SCV Water Drip, Nozzle and Pressure Regulation Incentives

    Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

    Drip irrigation $1 per sq ft of converted spray area (not above actual project cost; annual cap $2,500 per residential customer per the Aug 2026 packet); high-efficiency nozzle up to $12 each; master pressure regulator 80% of price (1 per meter); pressure regulating valve 80% of price; pressure regulating body with check valve up to $10 each.

    Up to $2,500 per household

  • OpenCalifornia

    CVWD Residential Rotary Nozzle Rebate

    Coachella Valley Water District

    $4 per nozzle, up to $2,000

    Up to $2,000 per household

By state

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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