What is the Spring Irrigation Repairs Rebate?
The Spring Irrigation Repairs Rebate is a pilot program for EBMUD commercial, municipal, and multi-family (5+ units) customers that provides a rebate for repairing qualified broken irrigation equipment and/or leaks.
What is a “Spring Spruce Up”?
A “spring spruce up” or “spring start-up" is an annual inspection of all irrigation stations that identifies and repairs broken irrigation equipment. Proper maintenance of your irrigation increases system efficiency, which can help save water.
- Typically occurs before controllers are turned on for the spring/summer season.
- Inspection involves checking each station of the system and completing the necessary repairs for efficient irrigation.
- During this time, it is also recommended to review the irrigation watering schedule – reference our Lawn & Landscape Watering Schedule.
How much is our rebate?
EBMUD will reimburse up to $25 per active irrigation station inspected and repaired, up to $1000 per account, and not to exceed 50% of the total cost of the final invoice.
EBMUD will not reimburse costs for the following:
- Taxes, service costs
- System or equipment upgrades
- Inspection related costs
- Repairs in new construction or to meet MWELO
What are the eligibility requirements?
1. Pre-approval is required. Repairs must not have started and/or been completed prior to application submittal.
2. Eligible repairs are listed on our Qualifying Repairs List, and must have the following:
- Be on a functional and operating irrigation system with minimum 2 active stations. Hose bib/faucet controllers are ineligible.
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Does not include any system or equipment upgrades and inspection related costs, like troubleshooting and/or wire tracing.
3. This pilot program is open to EBMUD commercial, municipal, and multi-family (5+ units) customers with an active, potable EBMUD water service location.
4. Limited to one rebate per account during the pilot period, with a maximum rebate of $1000 per account. The combined landscape rebate amount for commercial customers may not exceed $15,000 during any 24-month period.
How to apply?
Step 1. After reviewing and verifying eligibility requirements, complete an inspection of your existing irrigation system and generate an irrigation repair proposal or inspection report.
Step 2. Fill out the Spring Irrigation Repairs Rebate application. Send to EBMUD, along with:
- Photo of irrigation controller showing valve wiring to confirm active number of stations.
- Copy of proposal or inspection report/workorder that includes irrigation repairs and costs per station. See our Sample Requirements for details.
- EBMUD may at its discretion verify repairs with an in-person site visit.
Step 3. Complete repairs within 90 days of receiving approval. Send to EBMUD:
- Photos (5-7) before/after of completed repairs.
- Copy of final invoice showing itemized repairs per station and total project cost (inspection report/workorder with itemized receipt may be accepted on a case-by-case basis).
- EBMUD may at its discretion verify repairs with an in-person site visit.
Step 4. The final rebate may not exceed 50% of the total cost of the final invoice. The rebate will be issued as a check payable to the account holder and mailed to the billing address on file within two months of final rebate approval. Please notify us to request a change to this information.
Frequently asked questions
No, this rebate program is only available to EBMUD commercial, municipal, and multi-family (5+ units) customers with an active, potable EBMUD water service location.
No, this is a pilot program and application(s) must be received by June 30, 2024. Pre-approval is required, and repairs must not have been started prior to submitting an application. Qualifying repairs must be completed within 90 days of receiving approval.
No, this rebate is to repair qualified broken irrigation equipment and leaks only. Please see our Qualified Repairs for further details.
EBMUD will not reimburse costs for taxes, service costs, inspection related costs, and/or repairs in new construction or to meet Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
Yes, the rebate is based on total active stations, up to 40, per account that are repaired. This can include multiple controllers if the total station count per account is 40 or less.
During the pilot period, it is limited to one rebate per account, with a maximum rebate of $1000 per account. An estimated pre-approval rebate total will be provided once your application has been approved and is based on the number of active stations multiplied by $25 per station. If the final invoice provided does not match the original proposal provided the rebate will be paid out on the pre-approved proposal amount. If you want to additional repairs to be included, you will need to re-apply.
Yes. Submit a proposal from your contractor showing the costs of repairs per zone and then provide a voided invoice matching the proposal, along with before/after photos to confirm completion.
Yes, please do! During any 24-month period, the combined rebate amount provided by EBMUD may not exceed $15,000 for commercial and large multi-family properties (5+ units). You may apply for an additional rebate after the 24-month period has elapsed.