Conventional sprinkler systems typically use more water than your landscaping actually needs. With smart controllers that self-adjust based on local weather data and soil moisture readings, your irrigation system can respond to your actual soil conditions.

These smart irrigation controllers are easy to install and can help you reduce water use, save money, and eliminate pollution from unnecessary runoff. Livermore Municipal Water is currently offering rebates for all property types in partnership with Zone 7 Water Agency.

This rebate will cover up to 50% of the cost for a weather-based irrigation controller, up to a maximum of:

• $75 for single-family homes
• $100 for multi-family properties
• $3,000 for non-residential properties

Sales tax, installation, programming costs, and other fees are not rebated.

• Your property must have a fully operating and maintained in-ground irrigation system and you must be replacing an existing controller. All irrigated landscaping must be connected to the weather-based irrigation controller after it is installed.
  
  
• Single-family homes must have a minimum of 500 square feet of irrigated lawn with at least 4 irrigation stations to qualify for the rebate.
  
  
• Multi-family and non-residential properties must have dedicated irrigation metering or landscape sub-metering to quality for the rebate.
  
  
• Properties that irrigate with recycled water do not qualify for this rebate.

• You must have been paying water bills for this site for a minimum of one year. Each property is eligible for only one smart controller rebate and the controller must remain installed for at least two years.

How to Apply

Step 1: Confirm your Eligibility

This rebate is only available for Livermore Municipal Water customers. If you are unsure who your water service provider is, use our Address Look Up Map.

Step 2: Purchase & Install your Controller

Purchase an irrigation controller that is listed on the EPA WaterSense website and install it on your property. 

Step 3: Submit your Application

Within 60 days of purchase, submit a rebate application, photocopy of your purchase receipt, a picture of the installed controller, and a screenshot of your irrigation programming to Zone 7 Water Agency. The rebate application can be downloaded on the Zone 7 Water Agency website.

Step 4: Receive your Rebate

After your application is approved, your rebate will appear as a credit on your Livermore Municipal Water bill. Please allow six to eight weeks for processing. For an update on your rebate processing status, call (925) 960-4320. 

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