California · irrigation rebate
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
SFPUC water account holders in San Francisco
⚠ First: A free SFPUC landscape assessment is required before the rebate is paid.
Do it yourself: shop products
Smart controllers up to $250 each, limit 2
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. A free SFPUC landscape assessment is required before the rebate is paid.
Existing, operating in-ground irrigation system; WaterSense-labeled device; mandatory SFPUC landscape assessment and leak repairs before the rebate. Not for new systems or replacing an eligible device. Capped at device cost.
Who: SFPUC water account holders in San Francisco
Buy a qualifying product
Smart controllers up to $250 each, limit 2
Rachio 3 (8-zone)8 zones; weather-based skips for rain, wind, freezeEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $250 each, limit 2Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC88 stations; indoor/outdoor cabinetEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $250 each, limit 2Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)8 stations; indoor/outdoor ratedEPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $250 each, limit 2Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-4004 stations, expandable to 23EPA WaterSense listedRebate: up to $250 each, limit 2Check eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Keep your receipt and check the program rules before buying.
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Apply
Yes: mandatory SFPUC landscape assessment before the rebate is paid.
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What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| WaterSense irrigation controller or add-on device, landscape under 10,000 sq ft | up to $250 each, limit 2 |
| Large landscape over 10,000 sq ft | $35 per active zone |
Eligibility
Existing, operating in-ground irrigation system; WaterSense-labeled device; mandatory SFPUC landscape assessment and leak repairs before the rebate. Not for new systems or replacing an eligible device. Capped at device cost.
Before you start: Yes: mandatory SFPUC landscape assessment before the rebate is paid.
Status: Active (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“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.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source ↗