Irrigation upgrades · Oregon

Portland Water Bureau Outdoor Water Efficiency Rebates

Run by Portland Water Bureau

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Irrigation controller up to $100 (single-family); hose faucet controller up to $50 each, 2 max ($75 each for financial assistance enrollees); rotator nozzles or WaterSense spray bodies $3 each, up to 32. Never more than purchase cost.
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Active Portland Water Bureau drinking water account; hardware installed at the account's address.
Where
Active Portland Water Bureau drinking water account holders.
Status
Open. No end date published.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install a WaterSense irrigation controller, multi-stream rotator nozzles or WaterSense spray sprinkler bodies, or a hose faucet timer with backflow protection.

Requirements

  • Controllers and sprinkler bodies must be on the EPA WaterSense list; eligible nozzle models listed from Hunter, Rain Bird and Toro
  • In-ground irrigation needs backflow test within the past year by a state-certified tester
  • Hose faucet controllers need a backflow protection device and photo evidence of installation
  • Receipt showing purchase date, per-item price, quantity and model
  • Rebate covers hardware only, not installation
  • One controller rebate per account

How to apply

  1. 1Buy eligible hardware and keep the itemized receipt
  2. 2Install it and confirm backflow testing is current
  3. 3Submit the online application on the Portland Water Bureau outdoor rebate page with receipt, latest backflow test date (or photo for hose faucet controllers) and account number (form takes up to 15 minutes)

Timing and deadlines

Credit may take up to three months to appear on your account

Application must be received within 1 year of purchase date

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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