California · irrigation rebate
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities: River Friendly Landscape
City of Sacramento water customers (owner, or tenant with owner consent)
⚠ First: A pre-inspection is required before any work.
Do it yourself: shop products
Smart controllers up to $400
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Hire a pro
Ask a licensed local irrigation contractor to quote the work and confirm it meets the program rules.
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3 steps to get this rebate
Check you qualify
⚠ Do this first. A pre-inspection is required before any work.
City water service. Automated irrigation in a grass-conversion area must become drip on a WaterSense smart controller. Not retroactive.
Who: City of Sacramento water customers (owner, or tenant with owner consent)
Buy a qualifying product
Smart controllers up to $400
Rachio 3 (8-zone)8 zones; weather-based skips for rain, wind, freezeEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $400Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC88 stations; indoor/outdoor cabinetEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $400Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)8 stations; indoor/outdoor ratedEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $400Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-4004 stations, expandable to 23EPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $400Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Keep your receipt and check the program rules before buying.
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Apply
Yes: pre-inspection required before any work.
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What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Drip conversion and/or rotary nozzles (materials) | up to $400 |
| EPA WaterSense smart irrigation controller | up to $400 |
| Grass conversion, limited-time (apps Sep 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027) | $2.50 per sq ft, up to $5,000 |
| Dirt or dead lawn conversion | up to $1 per sq ft, up to $5,000 |
Eligibility
City water service. Automated irrigation in a grass-conversion area must become drip on a WaterSense smart controller. Not retroactive.
Before you start: Yes: pre-inspection required before any work.
Status: Active; grass-conversion rate is a limited-time offer through 2027-02-28 (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“Separately, up to $400 for materials used to convert to drip irrigation and/or rotary nozzles... and up to $400 for adding an EPA WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller(s)... Projects underway or completed prior to pre-inspection are not eligible.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source ↗