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Residential Irrigation System Hardware Rebate Program


Learn how to make your irrigation system more efficient and qualify for a Residential Irrigation System Hardware Rebate Program (RISHRP) rebate of up to $1,000


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Water-Wise House Call Program

Since 1994, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has been helping residents improve their irrigation efficiency. Through the Water-Wise House Call program, surveyors perform FREE site irrigation evaluations to assist home owners save water and money while maintaining a healthy landscape.


Residential Irrigation System Hardware Rebate Program

The District’s Residential Irrigation System Hardware Rebate Program (RISHRP) is a rebate program which has been developed to help residents save water and money by increasing the efficiency of their irrigation system.  The program offers rebates on new efficient irrigation hardware of up to $1,000 per home.

Irrigation Equipment Upgrade Rebates

Santa Clara County single family, multi-family properties (any size) and business properties with 5,000 sq ft or more of irrigated landscape can receive rebates for the installation of high efficiency irrigation equipment. The table below describes qualifying hardware and the rebate amounts available.  

  Qualifying Irrigation Equipment and Rebate Amounts

Convert Overhead Irrigation To Drip Irrigation or Microspray
Up to $100 per 500 sq ft
Rain Sensor
Up to $75 per sensor
Pressure Regulating Valve
Up to $100 per valve
Rotating Nozzles for Pop-Up Spray Heads
Up to $5 per nozzle
High Efficiency Nozzles for Large Rotary Sprinklers
Up to $14 per set
Dedicated Landscape Meter Up to $500 per meter
Spray Head with Pressure Regulation and/or Check Valves

Up to $10 per head

Rotary Sprinklers with Pressure Regulation and/or Check Valves Up to $20 per head
Weather Based Irrigation Controller, 1-12 Stations*
Up to $300 per controller
Weather-Based Irrigation Controller, 13-24 Stations*
Up to $700 per controller
Weather-Based Irrigation Controller, 25 Stations Or Greater*
Up to $1,000 per controller
*Must appear on SCVWD Approved WBIC List to qualify.

Irrigation Equipment Rebate Eligibility
  • Rebates are available for residents or businesses located within the Santa Clara County service area.
  • Participants must currently own the property to be retrofitted.
  • Projects must be completed within 90 days of receiving application material.
  • Only hardware approved by the Santa Clara Valley Water District will qualify for a rebate.
  • Labor, installation, construction costs, delivery charges, and hauling are not covered by this rebate.
  • Any manufacturer’s rebates or other rebates must be subtracted before figuring eligible project costs.
  • New construction does not qualify for the program as it is aimed at encouraging retrofitting of existing facilities.

Irrigation Equipment Rebate Requirements

  • Customers must ensure that rebates are requested only for hardware which meets the program requirements.
  • To qualify, applicants must purchase eligible hardware that will qualify for a minimum rebate of $75.
  • Rebate material must be purchased after pre-inspection survey.
  • If converting an irrigation station to drip, the irrigation system must be designed so lawn and shrubs are watered separately from each other (served though a separate valve that can be controlled independently)
  • Business customers must have at least 5,000 sq ft of irrigated landscape.
  • Sites installing Weather-Based Irrigation Controller(s) must have a rain sensor installed to receive a rebate.
  • Weather-Based Irrigation Controller(s) must appear on Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Approved List to qualify.
  • All receipts for rebated material must be submitted with application forms.
  • Rebates may be considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and/or the State of California and a signed W-9 form must be provided with the application.