California · irrigation rebate
City of San Diego Public Utilities
City of San Diego water customers
Do it yourself: shop products
The City’s own controller rebate is closed. Use SoCal Water$mart instead (below).
Hire a pro
Ask a licensed local irrigation contractor to quote the work and confirm it meets the program rules.
Program contractor info ↗How to get this rebate
3 steps to get this rebate
Check you qualify
City water customers. The City says weather-based controller and turf rebates are available through the MWD-run SoCal Water$mart program.
Who: City of San Diego water customers
No equipment links
No products linked. The City’s own controller rebate is closed. Use SoCal Water$mart instead (below).
Apply
Apply for regional controller, nozzle and turf rebates through SoCal Water$mart.
SoCal Water$mart rebates ↗ Our SoCal Water$mart page
What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| City smart controller rebate | Closed: out of funding (waiting list) |
| Regional controller, nozzle and turf rebates | Through SoCal Water$mart (see MWD entry) |
Eligibility
City water customers. The City says weather-based controller and turf rebates are available through the MWD-run SoCal Water$mart program.
Before you start: Turf: per SoCal Water$mart rules (reservation first).
Status: City controller rebate CLOSED (out of funding); regional programs active (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“The City of San Diego is currently out of rebate funding for Smart Controllers. Funding may come available in the future.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source 1 ↗ · Official source 2 ↗