Residential Rebates
Orange County residents are committed to saving water. From installing low-flow toilets and high efficiency clothes washers indoors, to transforming yards with climate appropriate plants and efficient irrigation devices outdoors, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) offers rebates for consumers to help save water. Orange County knows that every drop of water saved today is an investment towards a sustainable future.
4.3+ Million
Sq. Ft. Converted From Spray To Drip
385+ Million
Gallons Saved Annually From Installed Outdoor Devices
28+ Million
Sq. Ft. of Turf Replaced With Water-Smart Landscaping
Outdoor Rebates
Turf Replacement
Rebate up to $2 per square foot of grass replaced
Additional rebates available: $100 per Tree and $1000 for Landscape Design
Water Savings: Reduce outdoor water use by up to 30%
Replace thirsty turf grass with beautiful, climate-appropriate landscape.
*Artificial or Synthetic Turf is not eligible for a rebate.
*A minimum of 250 square feet is required and the maximum is 50,000 square feet for a Turf Replacement project.
For questions about the program, please call (714) 593-5036 or email turfremoval@mwdoc.com.
Drip Irrigation
Rebate up to $0.50 per square foot
Water Savings: Reduce outdoor water use by up to 25%
Convert spray heads to drip irrigation, which uses emitters to deliver water to specific locations at, or near, plant root zones.
For questions about the program, please call (714) 593-5036 or email turfremoval@mwdoc.com.
Smart Irrigation Timers
Rebate up to $80 for properties less than one acre
-or- $35 per station for properties greater than one acre
Water Savings: Reduce outdoor water use by up to 15%
Choose a weather-based irrigation controller that adjusts the watering schedule based on current weather conditions.
Sprinkler Nozzles
Rebates start at $2 each
(Minimum 15 nozzles)
Water Savings: Rotating nozzles use up to 20% less water than conventional spray heads
Upgrade to rotating sprinkler nozzles that water more evenly and efficiently than traditional pop-up spray heads.
Soil Moisture Sensors
Rebates start at $180 per device or $35 per station for sites over 1 acre
Water Savings: Reduce outdoor water use by up to 15%
Soil moisture sensor controllers are placed below ground in the root zones of lawns and landscapes to determine if and how long to water. They are available as stand-alone controllers or add-on devices to existing controllers.
Rain Barrels and Cisterns
Rebates start at $35 per rain barrel and $250 per cistern
Capture the rain water that falls on your roof and use it later to water your plants. Rain barrels can reduce urban runoff and ocean pollution.
Indoor Rebates
High Efficiency Clothes Washers
Rebates start at $85
Water Savings: High Efficiency washers use up to 30% less water than traditional clothes washers
Upgrade your old washing machine to a high efficiency clothes washer that uses up to 55% less water and gets clothes just as clean.
Premium High Efficiency Toilets
Rebates start at $40
Water Savings: Premium high-efficiency toilets use up to almost 20% less water than the WaterSense standard
Get paid to replace your old toilets with premium high efficiency models that use just 1.06 gallons or less per flush while maintaining high performance standards.
Flow Monitor Devices
Rebates start at $100, or more in select areas, per flow monitor device
Be proactive in preventing expensive water bills and water damage due to unseen leaks. Flow Monitor Devices monitor your home’s water use and can help detect leaks. From your smartphone or tablet, you can view your water use 24/7 and receive instant leak alerts!
Free Water Use Surveys
These virtual and in-person surveys provide customers with recommendations to improve outdoor landscape and indoor water use efficiency.
Rebate amounts may vary by participating agency. Rebate levels are subject to change and are based on available funding. Rebate paid will not exceed device cost.










