Irrigation
The City's Department of Utilities offers rebates on irrigation upgrades, such as converting sprinkler nozzles to high-efficiency nozzles, converting traditional sprinkler systems to drip irrigation systems, or upgrading to a smart irrigation controller.
Residents who receive City of Sacramento water service and are the property owner or bill-paying tenants who have written consent from the property owner can apply.
Single-family and duplexes
Eligible single-family and duplex customers can receive:
- Up to $400 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation systems to drip irrigation or high-efficiency system
- Up to $400 for upgrading to an EPA WaterSense-certified smart irrigation controller
- Labor costs by a licensed landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $150 may be included as a reimbursable expense
Multi-family and businesses
Eligible multi-family and business customers can receive:
- Up to $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water-efficient systems, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller
- Up to 20 percent of the total project's reimbursable amount for C-27 licensed-contractor labor costs
How to apply
- Submit an online or printed application
- Wait for approval from water conservation staff
- Schedule a pre-inspection before beginning your project
- Complete the upgrade and submit receipts and completed project photos
- Schedule a post-inspection with water conservation staff
- Receive your rebate check
Resources
Single family and duplexes
Multi-family and commercial
Smart irrigation controller(s)
Contact us
For questions about this program, call 916-808-5605 or email waterconservation@cityofsacramento.org.
Rebates are not retroactive. It is the customer’s responsibility to be aware of all program requirements. Projects underway or completed prior to pre-inspection are not eligible.