Zone 7 Increases Water Conservation Rebate Limits to Help Customers Be Water Efficient

Zone 7 is making it easier than ever before for customers to make their landscapes more water-efficient by significantly increasing the amount available for two of its popular rebate offerings. Effective October 1, 2025, the Water-Efficient Lawn Conversion Rebate and the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate will have increased limits.

The new Lawn Conversion rebate was doubled to $2.00 per square foot. The maximum rebate was increased to $3,000 for single-family and multi-family properties, and $20,000 for commercial properties. For Smart Irrigation Controllers, the new rebate is up to 50% of the cost, with a maximum rebate of $125 for both single-family and multi-family residential properties.

Zone 7 encourages community members and businesses to replace grass lawns, which require significant amounts of water and fertilizer, with drought-resistant native or low-water use plants through its Water-Efficient Landscape Conversion Program. All lawn conversion projects must be approved in advance to be eligible for the rebate.













Conventional irrigation controllers often apply more water than landscapes really need. Smart controllers self-adjust based on local weather data or soil moisture readings, so the landscape is watered only when needed. They are easy to install, simple to program, and automatically adjust to meet current conditions. Smart controllers help ensure plants are healthy by allowing you to tailor watering to your landscape’s specific needs.

“In inland suburban communities like ours, lawns account for 50% or more of annual residential water consumption statewide. We want to help our customers save water and enhance their yards with a landscape that is not only drought tolerant, but also beautiful and beneficial to our local ecosystem,” stated General Manager Valerie Pryor.

Zone 7 will continue to offer its smart controller rebate to commercial properties at 50% of the cost, up to a maximum of $3,000. The agency will also continue offering its pool cover rebate at 50% of the cost, up to $100, and high-efficiency washer rebates of up to $200.

The agency works with local water retailers, the City of Livermore, City of Pleasanton, and Dublin San Ramon Services District to provide these rebate programs to support community conservation of water. Residents and businesses should check the Zone 7 website for specific eligibility requirements for each rebate program, based on their area and water retailer.

For more information, fun and shareable videos, lists of native plants, and more resources, visit www.zone7water.com/rebates.