Valley Water offers an array of rebates and programs to help commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) properties and multifamily sites of 5 or more units to conserve water and save money. Visit Valley Water Rebates & Surveys for program details.
Landscape Rebates
Planting and irrigation upgrades create attractive and resilient low water gardens. CII and multifamily sites of 5 or more units are eligible for up to $110,000 per site (lifetime rebate cap).
All customers must submit an application and receive a written Notice to Proceed from Valley Water before starting any work on their project.
Please Note:
- Artificial turf/synthetic grass is prohibited and not eligible for rebate.
- As of July 1, 2025, plastic or non-biodegradable weed barriers, such as weed cloth or plastic sheeting are prohibited and are not eligible for rebate.
- As of July 1, 2025, pavers, flagstone and similar permeable hardscape materials can take up no more than 50% of the converted area.
| Landscape Conversion* |
Replace lawn with water efficient landscaping |
| Lawn to Mulch** |
Convert turf to chipped wood or bark mulch |
| In-line Drip Irrigation |
Switch out overhead sprinkler irrigation to in-line drip system |
| Irrigation Equipment Upgrade |
Modernize to high efficiency irrigation controllers & equipment |
| *Sites eligible for $3 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $2 per square foot thereafter |
| **Sites eligible for $2 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $1 per square foot thereafter |
Visit Valley Water Landscape Rebates or call their Conservation Hotline at 408-630-2554.
Landscape Surveys
Water Wise Outdoor Surveys
CII and multifamily property of 5 or more units with landscapes under 1/2-acre may be eligible. A trained irrigation professional will complete a comprehensive evaluation of your irrigation system. Visit Valley Water for details and to schedule Water Wise Outdoor Surveys.
Large Landscape Surveys
CII sites and multifamily properties of 5 or more units with a minimum of 1/2-acre of irrigated landscape and/or 1,000 CCF of annual irrigation water use may be eligible for a free Large Commercial Landscape Survey. Surveyors evaluate the current irrigation system and provide improvement strategies. For details and to schedule, visit Valley Water Large Landscape Surveys.
Submeter & Private Well Rebates
Multifamily homes or mobile home parks may receive a $150 rebate per installed submeter for individual tenants to measure and bill tenant water usage; submeters can reduce water use up to 30%.
Private wells located within one of Valley Water's active groundwater charge zones may be eligible to receive a $150 rebate by installing a new, Valley Water approved water meter.
Installing a Dedicated Landscape Meter may qualify for up to $1000 per meter.
Visit Valley Water Submeter & Private Well Rebates or call 408-630-2957.
Water Efficient Technology (WET) Rebate
CII properties may qualify for rebates up to $100,000 per conservation project to implement equipment changes that reduce water use. Rebates are based on water savings.
Visit Valley Water Commercial & Facility Rebates or call 408-630-2205.
Free Messaging & Equipment
Valley Water provides the following items free to businesses:
- Table tents* for restaurants "Drinking Water By Request"
- Hotel "Linen Reuse" Card
- High-efficiency faucet aerators - 0.5 gallons per minute
- Pre-rinse sprayers - 1.15 gallons per minute
*To help conserve water, the City of Santa Clara asks that restaurants serve water only upon request. Restaurants may place table tents to clearly state by-request-only water service to guests. Table tents are available at the Water & Sewer Utilities office at City Hall.
