California · irrigation rebate
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (via SoCal Water$mart)
LADWP residential and 1-4 unit multi-family customers (City of Los Angeles)
⚠ First: Turf projects need pre-approval. Devices: apply after you buy.
Do it yourself: shop products
Smart controllers up to $200
Rachio 3 on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC8 on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 on Amazon ↗Check eligibility before buying · affiliate links
Hire a pro
Ask a licensed local irrigation contractor to quote the work and confirm it meets the program rules.
Program contractor info ↗How to get this rebate
3 steps to get this rebate
Check you qualify
⚠ Do this first. Turf projects need pre-approval. Devices: apply after you buy.
Customer of record on the LADWP bill; apply through SoCal Water$mart with bill and itemized receipt. Controller and soil-sensor rebates cannot be combined.
Who: LADWP residential and 1-4 unit multi-family customers (City of Los Angeles)
Buy a qualifying product
Smart controllers up to $200
Rachio 3 (8-zone)8 zones; weather-based skips for rain, wind, freezeRebate: up to $200Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC88 stations; indoor/outdoor cabinetRebate: up to $200Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)8 stations; indoor/outdoor ratedRebate: up to $200Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-4004 stations, expandable to 23Rebate: up to $200Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Keep your receipt and check the program rules before buying.
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Apply
Turf: yes (pre-approval required). Devices: apply after purchase.
Apply on official site ↗
What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Weather-based irrigation controller, under 1 acre | up to $200 |
| Weather-based controller, 1+ acre | $35 per station |
| Soil moisture sensor system | up to $200 per unit / $35 per station |
| Rotating nozzles (min. 15, one rebate per household) | up to $6 per nozzle |
| Smart hose-bib controller | up to $35 |
| Turf replacement | $5 per sq ft |
Eligibility
Customer of record on the LADWP bill; apply through SoCal Water$mart with bill and itemized receipt. Controller and soil-sensor rebates cannot be combined.
Before you start: Turf: yes (pre-approval required). Devices: apply after purchase.
Status: Active (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“Up to $200 per controller for less than one acre of irrigated landscape... Up to $6 per nozzle. Limit one rebate per household, minimum 15 nozzles... $5 per sq. ft. for LADWP customers... Application pre-approval required.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source ↗