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Water rebates and programs in Sonoma County

By The Downspout · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · 1 min read Share

Ten water utilities in Sonoma and Marin work together as the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. Programs and amounts change, so check yours before you buy.

Who is in the partnership

A WaterSmart grant application posted by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (2023 docs) lists these partners:

• City of Santa Rosa
• City of Sonoma
• City of Rohnert Park
• City of Petaluma
• City of Healdsburg
• Town of Windsor
• North Marin Water District
• Valley of the Moon Water District
• Marin Municipal Water District
• Sonoma Water

What these programs have covered

The same application says eight of the partners plan rebate programs for turf removal, high efficiency washing machines and water monitoring devices.

Why there are no dollar amounts here

Amounts and what is open change often, and older pages online mix old and new figures. We list none until we can check them against the utility itself.

What to do

1. Find out which utility bills you.
2. Look for its rebate page or call the number on your bill.
3. Ask before you buy or tear anything out. Many rebates need approval first.
4. Taking out a lawn? See lawn alternatives and removal.

Some rebates require pre-approval. That is the usual rule, but confirm it with your utility.

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