Valley Water offers rebates and programs to conserve water to:
- commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) properties
- multifamily sites of 5 or more units
Visit Valley Water Rebates & Surveys for program details.
Landscape Rebates
Planting and irrigation upgrades create attractive and durable low water gardens. CII and multifamily sites of 5 or more units are eligible for up to $110,000 per site.
All customers must submit an application. Wait to receive a written Notice to Proceed from Valley Water before starting any work on any project.
Please Note:
- Artificial turf/synthetic grass is prohibited and not eligible for rebate.
- Barriers like plastic weed cloth and plastic sheeting are prohibited. If used, rebates will be denied. Cardboard, natural fiber cloth and other weed barriers that break down naturally are allowed.
- No more than 50% of the converted area can have pavers, flagstone and similar hardscape that water can flow through.
| Landscape Conversion* |
Replace lawn with water-wise landscaping |
| Lawn to Mulch** |
Convert turf to chipped wood or bark mulch |
| In-line Drip Irrigation |
Switch out overhead sprinklers to an in-line drip system |
| Irrigation Equipment Upgrade |
Change to high efficiency controllers & equipment |
| *Sites eligible for $3 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $2 per square foot after that |
| **Sites eligible for $2 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $1 per square foot after that |
Visit Valley Water Landscape Rebates or call their Conservation Hotline at 408-630-2554.
Landscape Surveys
Water Wise Outdoor Surveys
CII and multifamily properties of 5 or more units with landscapes under 1/2-acre may be eligible. A trained irrigation professional will evaluate your irrigation system. Visit Valley Water for details and to schedule Water Wise Outdoor Surveys.
Large Landscape Surveys
Eligible CII sites and multifamily properties of 5 or more units must have:
- a minimum of 1/2-acre of irrigated landscape and/or
- 1,000 CCF of annual irrigation water use
Surveyors evaluate the current irrigation system and provide improvement strategies. For details and to schedule your free survey, visit Valley Water Large Landscape Surveys.
Submeter & Private Well Rebates
Submeters measure individual tenant water use. Multifamily properties or mobile home parks may receive a $150 rebate per installed submeter. Water use can be reduced up to 30% with submeters.
Private wells may be eligible to receive a $150 rebate by installing a new, Valley Water approved water meter. Wells must be located within one of Valley Water's active groundwater charge zones.
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 to upgrade to equipment that reduces 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
*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 also available at the Water & Sewer Utilities office at City Hall.