Commercial-Multifamily Outdoor Water Conservation Rebates & Services

A water-efficient landscape and irrigation system can reduce outdoor water use and minimize the amount of polluted dry weather runoff that enters the storm drain system. The City of San Diego is working to help customers conserve water by offering rebates for Smart Controllers, micro-irrigation, and turf replacement. Public Utilities Department commercial and multifamily (greater than four units) customers are invited to participate in any or all three rebate categories. Rebates are offered through a State of California grant and are available on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted. Click on the links below to learn more about the City's commercial outdoor water conservation rebate programs and services and specific qualifying requirements.

Smart Controller Rebates

Get $25 per irrigation station (up to 68 stations and $1,700 per site) for upgrading an existing irrigation controller to a Smart Controller (also known as a weather based irrigation controller or WBIC) found on the SWAT list of tested devices.

Micro-Irrigation Rebates

Get $0.20 per square foot (up to 5,000 SF and $1,000 per site) for converting an overhead spray sprinkler system to low application rate micro-irrigation (i.e., micro-spray, drip, in-line emitters, etc.)

Sustainable Landscape-Turf Replacement Rebates

$1.50 per SF (up to $9,000 per customer) for replacing living turfgrass with sustainable and water wise landscaping.

Free Mulch from Miramar Greenery

Applying mulch to the landscape helps reduce the need to water and minimizes runoff. Wood chips can be purchased for a modest fee at the Miramar Landfill fee booth located at the landfill's entrance. Please call the Miramar Landfill at (858) 492-6100 to confirm availability on a particular day.

Free On-Site Commercial Landcape Survey

Take advantage of a commercial landscape survey, offered free of charge to commercial, industrial and institutional customers in the City of San Diego. Qualifying properties must have more than one acre of landscaped property. By getting involved in this program, properties will receive an audit of the irrigation system, practical advice, water-saving recommendations and a water-use budget.