Rebates
The District partners with Metropolitan Water District and surrounding agencies to offer customers a variety of rebates. Below are a list of the most recent rebate programs available for the servie area.
For Residential Water-Use Efficiency Incentives, Programs, and Classes please visit the water use efficiency page.
Additional tips and resources can found at Save Our Water.
Rebate Programs Available for Rainbow Water Customers
Turf Replacement Program

Are you looking to improve your yard and water bill? SoCal WaterSmart's Turf Replacement program is designed to assist commercial and residential customers with the process of replacing high water use turf with a low water use California friendly landscape. The Turf Replacement program aims to combine turf removal, irrigation modification and rainwater retention or filtration to support reuse or soil absorption of rainwater. For more information and project requirements visit SoCal WaterSmart's website.
Large Landscapes
Do you have a commercial or multifamily account with Rainbow Water? You can receive personalized technical assistance and exclusive incentives to complete turf replacement projects through the Landscape Optimization Service.
The Waterscape Rebate Program's Landscape Optimization Service gives property owners of large landscapes personalized, start-to-finish assistance to reduce water bills by removing unused turf and replacing it with beautiful, drought tolerant landscaping. Your personal landscape optimization experts will work with you to tailor the best combination of landscaping improvements and rebate options available, helping you to cover a large portion of the cost of upgrades.
Take advantage of all the ways to improve your landscape
Learn more and connect with the Waterscape Rebate Program team today!
- Visit the County's Landscape Optimization Service website: sandiegocounty.gov
- Email: info@waterscaperebates.com
- Call: (619) 777-9071
Tree Rebate Program
Thinking about starting a turf replacement project? You can now receive a $100 rebate per tree for up to five trees planted while you replace your grass with a beautiful California friendly landscape. Tree rebate program requirements and tree list are available at: socalwatersmart.com/en/tree-rebate
Invest in Your Landscape
For more information download the SoCal WaterSmart's Turf and Tree replacement program.
Yard Upgrades Made Easier
Struggling with your turf replacement project? Don't know which plants to grow in your garden? Get one-on-one support to remove unused turf, create a water-efficient yard, and access rebates up to $5 per square foot through the County of San Diego Waterscape Rebate Program.
Fall is the perfect time to replace thirsty grass with drought-tolerant landscaping and California native plants. These plants are adapted to our Mediterranean climate and use up to 85% less water than traditional lawns. Plant a native garden that will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Rebates available for homeowners and businesses in unincorporated San Diego County.
Metropolitan’s Water Savings Incentive Program (WISP) is exclusively available to non-residential customers in our service area to increase water-use efficiency through funding high-efficiency equipment upgrades, installation of irrigation systems, and water management services. The program encourages the submittal of custom projects designed for water-saving needs that assist agricultural customers in achieving their water efficiency goals. Explore the program and project examples on Metropolitan's website.
Rainbow Water is proud to partner with Rancho Water, to bring customers the Regional CropSWAP Program. Since the program launched in the spring, nearly 70 customers have applied and received grant funding totaling over $765,000. Projects approved for funding aim to sustain agriculture through crop upgrades or rejuvenation,
improve irrigation, and other best management practices.
Space is limited. Read more about the program to identify a rebate that best fits your needs and submit an online application at regionalcropswap.com



