City adds new rebate for irrigation nozzles, expands options through 2027
The City of Surprise is pushing residents and property owners to conserve more water by expanding its rebate offerings and extending application windows into 2027. The program, which includes five separate rebate opportunities, adds a new incentive this year for high-efficiency irrigation rotary nozzles intended to cut outdoor water use.
Eligible applicants include single-family homeowners, homeowners associations, multifamily developments, schools and commercial properties. The new nozzle rebate provides a reimbursement for qualifying purchases, with different caps depending on property type.
- New — Irrigation rotary nozzle rebate: Up to $1,250 for qualifying high-efficiency rotary nozzles; single-family homeowners can receive up to $200 (reimbursement up to $5 per nozzle); HOAs, multifamily and commercial properties may be reimbursed for up to 250 nozzles at the same per-nozzle cap.
- Irrigation controller rebate: WaterSense®-labeled controllers may be reimbursed up to $125 (controller cost only; excludes installation, shipping and taxes). Applications for controllers must be received by May 15, 2027, and the installation must be inspected by the city by June 1, 2027.
- Xeriscape for new single-family homes: A $400 rebate is available for low-water-use landscape installation on eligible new single-family homes built and purchased within two years of the application date.
Residents may find both immediate and long-term benefits from making outdoor irrigation more efficient. Across the Valley, outdoor landscaping is a major component of residential water use; the city’s new nozzle rebate is designed to reduce that demand while helping customers offset upfront costs.
“Water Conservation Rebate Program”
Deadlines, eligibility and how to apply
Key deadlines vary by rebate type. The overall program window runs through June 1, 2027 for most measures, while the irrigation controller rebate has an earlier application deadline of May 15, 2027 and requires city inspection by June 1, 2027. All applicants should review program requirements and submit documentation through the city’s official pages.
| Rebate | Max amount | Notable limits |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation rotary nozzles | Up to $1,250 | Single-family: up to $200; $5 per nozzle; HOAs/multifamily/commercial: up to 250 nozzles |
| WaterSense irrigation controller | Up to $125 | Controller cost only; application by May 15, 2027; inspection by June 1, 2027 |
| Single-family xeriscape (new homes) | $400 | New single-family homes purchased and built within two years of application |
The water program’s structure mirrors a statewide push to reduce outdoor water consumption as Arizona continues to grapple with long-term drought and shifting water supplies. Local rebates like these are practical steps that lower household bills and help city planners stretch municipal water supplies over time.
Surprise residents interested in applying should visit the city’s web pages for full eligibility details, required documentation and instructions for submitting applications. Conserving outdoor irrigation via efficient nozzles and smart controllers is a low-barrier option that can yield measurable water savings this summer and beyond.
Where to find more information: Program details and application forms are available at surpriseaz.gov/WaterConservation.
