California · irrigation rebate
Metropolitan Water District: SoCal Water$mart (regional base rates)
Residential customers of MWD member agencies in parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Local agencies may add to the base rate.
⚠ First: Turf projects: reserve funds before you start. Devices: apply after you buy.
Do it yourself: shop products
Smart controllers from $80 per controller
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: reserve funds before you start. Devices: apply after you buy.
Residential customer of a participating agency; WaterSense controllers only; turf projects must include irrigation modification and rainwater retention.
Who: Residential customers of MWD member agencies in parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Local agencies may add to the base rate.
Buy a qualifying product
Smart controllers from $80 per controller
Rachio 3 (8-zone)8 zones; weather-based skips for rain, wind, freezeEPA WaterSense listedRebate: from $80 per controllerCheck eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Rain Bird ARC88 stations; indoor/outdoor cabinetEPA WaterSense listedRebate: from $80 per controllerCheck eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)8 stations; indoor/outdoor ratedEPA WaterSense listedRebate: from $80 per controllerCheck eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-4004 stations, expandable to 23EPA WaterSense listedRebate: from $80 per controllerCheck eligibility with the programView on Amazon ↗Keep your receipt and check the program rules before buying.
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Apply
Turf: yes, must reserve funds before starting (180 days to finish). Devices: apply after purchase.
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What’s covered
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Weather-based irrigation controller (WaterSense), under 1 acre | from $80 per controller |
| Weather-based controller, 1+ acre | $35 per active station |
| Soil moisture sensor system | from $80 per controller / $35 per station |
| Rotating sprinkler nozzles (min. 15) | from $2 per nozzle |
| Turf replacement (no synthetic turf) | $2.00 per sq ft, up to 5,000 sq ft per year |
| Trees in turf project | $100 per tree, up to 5 |
Eligibility
Residential customer of a participating agency; WaterSense controllers only; turf projects must include irrigation modification and rainwater retention.
Before you start: Turf: yes, must reserve funds before starting (180 days to finish). Devices: apply after purchase.
Status: Active; amounts vary by agency and funding (checked 2026-10-18).
From the official source
“Metropolitan Water District is offering a rebate of $2.00 per square foot up to 5,000 square feet of converted yard per year... you must apply to reserve rebate funds prior to starting your project.”
✔ Last verified 2026-10-18 · Official source 1 ↗ · Official source 2 ↗ · Official source 3 ↗ · Official source 4 ↗ · Official source 5 ↗