Irrigation

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The City's Department of Utilities offers rebates on irrigation upgrades, such as converting sprinkler nozzles to high-efficiency nozzles, converting traditional sprinkler systems to drip irrigation systems, or upgrading to a smart irrigation controller.

Residents who receive City of Sacramento water service and are the property owner or bill-paying tenants who have written consent from the property owner can apply.

Single-family and duplexes

Eligible single-family and duplex customers can receive:

  • Up to $400 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation systems to drip irrigation or high-efficiency system
  • Up to $400 for upgrading to an EPA WaterSense-certified smart irrigation controller
  • Up to $150 for licensed-contractor labor costs

Multi-family and businesses

Eligible multi-family and business customers can receive:

  • Up to $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water-efficient systems, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller
  • Up to 20 percent of the total project's reimbursable amount for licensed-contractor labor costs

How to apply

  1. Submit an online or printed application
  2. Wait for approval from water conservation staff
  3. Schedule a pre-inspection before beginning your project
  4. Complete the upgrade and submit receipts and completed project photos
  5. Schedule a post-inspection with water conservation staff
  6. Receive your rebate check

Contact us

For questions about this program, call 916-808-5605 or email waterconservation@cityofsacramento.org.

Rebates are not retroactive. It is the customer’s responsibility to be aware of all program requirements. Projects underway or completed prior to pre-inspection are not eligible.

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