California · irrigation rebate
East Bay Municipal Utility District (Oakland/East Bay)
EBMUD potable water customers (Alameda and Contra Costa counties)
⚠ First: Drip conversion needs EBMUD approval before you buy or install.
Do it yourself: shop products
Smart controllers 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)
Rachio 3 on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC8 on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 on Amazon ↗Check eligibility before buying · affiliate links
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
⚠ Do this first. Drip conversion needs EBMUD approval before you buy or install.
EBMUD potable water service; replace whole zones; qualifying-equipment lists apply.
Who: EBMUD potable water customers (Alameda and Contra Costa counties)
Buy a qualifying product
Smart controllers 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)
Rachio 3 (8-zone)8 zones; weather-based skips for rain, wind, freezeRebate: 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC88 stations; indoor/outdoor cabinetRebate: 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)8 stations; indoor/outdoor ratedRebate: 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-4004 stations, expandable to 23Rebate: 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential)Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Keep your receipt and check the program rules before buying.
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Apply
Drip conversion: yes, EBMUD approval before buying or installing. Residential nozzles/controllers: may apply before or after, within 90 days of purchase.
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What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Smart irrigation controller | 50% of cost, up to $200 (residential) |
| Irrigation flow sensor | 50%, up to $250 |
| Spray-to-drip conversion (whole zone) | up to $0.25 per sq ft |
| High-efficiency nozzles (whole zone) | up to $4 per nozzle |
| Pressure regulator | 50%, up to $125 |
| Lawn conversion | up to $2.00 per sq ft |
Eligibility
EBMUD potable water service; replace whole zones; qualifying-equipment lists apply.
Before you start: Drip conversion: yes, EBMUD approval before buying or installing. Residential nozzles/controllers: may apply before or after, within 90 days of purchase.
Status: Active (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“Rebate: 50% up to cost per device ($200 for residential & $1,000 for commercial)... All customers must apply and receive EBMUD approval before purchasing and installing equipment.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source 1 ↗ · Official source 2 ↗