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Commercial Washer Rebate

SFPUC customers can qualify to receive a rebate of up to $5,000 for the purchase of eligible commercial grade clothes washers in laundromats, commercial properties, or common area laundry rooms of multi-family properties with more than 10 dwelling units.

See our Residential-Washer Rebate Program for washers installed in residential properties or individual dwelling units.


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Eligibility Requirements:

  • The property where the clothes washer is installed has an active commercial or multi-family SFPUC water service account.
  • Commercial grade machines must be installed in commercial properties or in the common area of a multi-family property with 10 or more dwelling units.
  • You have not received a washer rebate from us in the past 10 years. Previously rebated machines will only be eligible for replacement rebate if they have been in place for a minimum of 10 years.

If you are planning to replace or upgrade large commercial laundry equipment including washer extractors or tunnel washers, consider applying for the SFPUC’s Commercial Equipment Retrofit Rebate Program.  This program provides customized rebates based on the amount of water your project saves! 

Steps to Apply

  1. Verify that you have purchased a qualifying 2023-24 Energy Star clothes washer within 90 days of submitting your application. Qualifying Product List (QPL) for Commercial High Efficiency Washer (HEW) Rebate Program.

  2. Read the application program rules and directions (English | Español | 中文) before proceeding to the online portal.

  3. Register the water account with our online Water Conservation Application System. To register, you will need the ten-digit Water Service Account Number and the account service address zip code.

  4. Click APPLY NOW under the Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate icon and complete the application.
  5. Submit a completed W-9 form to the City Controller's Office.
  6. Complete an onsite installation verification inspection by the SFPUC.

For questions or more information on this program, please email waterconservation@sfwater.org or call 415-551-4730.