[City of Sacramento] Irrigation Upgrade Rebate Application

Irrigation Upgrade Rebate Application

An Irrigation upgrade rebate is provided to City of Sacramento residents for conversion of sprinkler nozzles and heads to high efficiency sprinkler nozzles (using 0.85 inches per hour or less), for conversion to drip irrigation and adding EPA WaterSense Labeled Smart Irrigation Controllers. Parkways of 8 ft. or less must be converted to drip to qualify for the rebate.

Applicant Name

Is your Mailing Address different from property Address?

Yes

Important: This is where DOU will mail the final rebate check

Phone Number

Email Address

City of Sacramento Water Account #

To be eligible, you must:

Be receiving City of Sacramento water service at the property.
Be the property owner or bill-paying tenant with written consent from the property owner.

Property Type

Single Family or Duplex

Institutional

Commercial

Industrial

Government

Multi-Family (HOA, Apartment or Condo Complex)

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $800 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $400 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip-irrigation or high efficiency sprinkler nozzles and up to $400 for upgrading to WaterSense Labeled Smart Irrigation Controllers.
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $150 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $50,000 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip irrigation, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense Labelled Smart Irrigation Controllers ($20/irrigation station).
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $500 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $50,000 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip irrigation, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense Labelled Smart Irrigation Controllers ($20/irrigation station).
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $500 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $50,000 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip irrigation, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense Labelled Smart Irrigation Controllers ($20/irrigation station).
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $500 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $50,000 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip irrigation, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense Labelled Smart Irrigation Controllers ($20/irrigation station).
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $500 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Rebate amounts:

Maximum rebate amount is $50,000 for irrigation materials used to upgrade or convert to water efficient systems.
Up to $50,000 for materials used to upgrade current irrigation system to drip irrigation, which includes up to $700 for installing each WaterSense Labelled Smart Irrigation Controllers ($20/irrigation station).
Labor costs by a licensed General Contractor or landscaping contractor (C-27) of up to $500 may be included as a reimbursable expense. Labor reimbursement is subject to available grant funding.

Who is completing this application?

Property owner

Property Manager

Property renter

Contractor

Narrative Description of Conversion Plans

Please specify below the details of your current irrigation system(s).

I currently hand water

I will upgrade the sprinklers in my front/back/side yard landscape

Other

I currently hand water:

Front yard

Back yard

Side yard

All of the above

My irrigation upgrade will involve:

Front yard

Back yard

Side yard

All of the above

Please Explain

Please specify the landscape area (in square feet):

Do you have one or more irrigation timers?

Yes

Manufacturer Name

Model Number

No. of Irrigation Valves

What type of landscape do you have (grass lawn, low water use plants, fruit trees, etc)

Please explain your current watering schedule (how often do you water your lawn in the spring, summer and fall)

Please specify how you will upgrade your irrigation system

I will install an EPA WaterSense Labeled Smart Irrigation Controller

I will convert my current overhead spray system to drip irrigation (note how many irrigation valves will be impacted)

I will install a new drip irrigation system

I will install high efficiency sprinkler nozzles (in areas at least 8’ wide)

Please select and specify what type of WaterSense labeled Smart Irrigation Controller you plan to install or indicate that you would like some help learning about your options

Manufacturer

Model Number

Add-ons (If applicable)

I am not sure

Manufacturer

Model Number

Add-ons

EPA Water Sense certified

Yes

How many irrigation valves will be impacted

Did you buy the new Smart Irrigation Controller from SMUD Energy Store?

Yes

Please upload a photo or copy of your SMUD Energy Store purchase confirmation.

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Have you installed the Smart Controller?

Yes

Please upload photo(s) of your installed controller and photos or document(s) of your labor and material expenses.

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Please specify how you will convert your landscape to drip irrigation (for example, note whether you will convert your existing spray system, or if it will be a new installation)

Please upload photo(s) of the area where you plan to do your irrigation upgrade.

Click Here to Upload

How did you first hear about the City's Rebate programs?

Please Specify

Program Checklist

Irrigation upgrade Rebate Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions Confirmation

By checking box, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the program Terms and Conditions

I acknowledge that as a recipient of instant rebate of $150 from SMUD Energy Store, I can only receive up to $250 for the Smart Controller rebate by submitting other labor and material related expenses.

By checking box, I confirm.

Irrigation Upgrade Pre-Inspection Requirement

I understand that I must have a pre-inspection before starting my irrigation upgrade project.

Steps to proceed:

Submit a completed Irrigation Upgrade Rebate application.
Wait for approval from Water Conservation staff. Please note that missing information may cause delay.
Schedule the pre-inspection before beginning your project.
Complete your irrigation upgrade and submit receipts and a photo within the 120 days following project approval.
Post‐inspection from Water Conservation Staff – After we receive your itemized receipts, they will be reviewed and verified by Water Conservation staff. Following receipt review, you may be subject to a post-completion inspection(you will be contacted to confirm the appointment).
Receive a rebate check– You should receive your rebate check within eight weeks of your post‐ inspection appointment and approval.

Rebate Agreement - Release of Liability

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (City) may deny any application that does not meet all of the Program requirements, which are set forth in the Program Terms and Conditions. The City reserves the right to alter the Program Terms and Conditions at any time, with no notice other than posting the Program requirements on the City website. The applicant agrees to allow the City to inspect the property before and after the irrigation upgrade project is undertaken, to confirm that the project meets the Program Terms and Conditions. The applicant certifies that the attached photos are of the project installation site, accurately show the site’s current condition, and are not altered or modified. The City does not warrant or guarantee that the applicant will experience lower water bills as a result of participating in the Program. The City is not responsible for any damage that may occur to participant’s property as a result of the Program. The applicant agrees to indemnify the City, and its directors, officers, and employees, and to hold each of them harmless from and against all loss, damage, expense and liability resulting from or otherwise relating to his or her participation in the Program. By typing your name and electronic signature you agree to the terms and conditions of the program.

Signature

First Name

Last Name

Choose how to sign

Draw Type

By signing above, you agree to Rebate Agreement and thereby certifying that you have read, understand, and agree to the Rebate Agreement – Release of Liability and the Terms and Conditions of this Program.