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Irrigation Controller Rebate

The SFPUC is offering rebates on irrigation controllers that use the soil or the weather to tell your irrigation system when water is actually needed. Save water. Save money. Save your plants from overwatering. 

Person with gardening glove on setting the timer on their irrigation controller.

Rebate Amount:

The rebate amount you may be eligible for depends on the size of your irrigated landscape:

  • For small landscapes, which are under 10,000 square feet, you may receive a rebate for up to two irrigation controllers at $250 for each eligible controller. Most landscapes on single-family and small multi-family properties would be considered small.
  • For large landscapes, which are over 10,000 square feet, the rebate amount will be calculated based on the number of active irrigation zones you have. An irrigation zone is an area set to water plants with similar water needs. The rebate is $35 per active irrigation zone. Most public parks and ball fields, common areas of large residential complexes, business parks, and public institution landscapes would be considered large.  

Eligibility:

  • You must receive a water bill directly from the SFPUC for your own water use.
  • If you are the water account holder but do not own the property, a Property Owner Approval Form must be signed by the property owner.
  • If you are not the water account holder, you will need written permission (such as an email) from the account holder to receive the rebate.
  • You must have an outdoor landscape area that is watered by an existing, operating irrigation system.
  • The irrigation controller you purchase must have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense label. To see all eligible irrigation controllers, visit this list: EPA WaterSense Product Search. 

Application Process: 

  1. Review the sample application and the program rules, ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the program rules.

  2. Complete and submit your Irrigation Controller Rebate Program application through our Online Application Portal. If you do not have access to the online application portal, you can call 415-551-4730 or email waterconservation@sfwater.org to apply. 

    • If you haven’t applied for any previous SFPUC conservation assistance, you’ll be prompted first to register for our application portal.
    • Once you have registered for the application portal, click APPLY NOW under the Irrigation Controller Rebate Program icon and complete the application process.

  3. Once you submit your application, SFPUC staff will contact you to schedule an onsite Landscape Assessment. They will check and verify your irrigation system.

  4. After you purchase an eligible irrigation controller, you must submit proof of purchase. You must submit a receipt with itemized qualifying irrigation controller costs. Receipts and/or invoices that do not include the itemized cost of qualifying equipment will be rejected.

  5. Install, program, and photograph your irrigation controller.

  6. Submit documentation:

    • Receipts and Invoices
    • Photos of your installed irrigation controller. 
    • Submit a completed W-9 form to the City Controller by either emailing the form to supplier.management@sfgov.org or mailing a hard copy to:
      • Supplier Management
        1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, Room 300
        San Francisco, CA 94102.

Contact Us: 

If you have questions or need assistance with your application, please email waterconservation@sfwater.org or call 415-551-4730.