How to Get the Smart Irrigation & Drip Rebates
Local utilities (EPA WaterSense) · Maine, ME
What you get
Many Maine water utilities offer rebates for EPA WaterSense smart irrigation controllers and for converting spray to drip. Amounts and eligibility vary by provider. Search by zip code at the EPA WaterSense Rebate Finder to see programs in your area.
- Residential: Varies by utility ($50–$500+ typical)
Are you eligible?
- Property located in: Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Ellsworth, Houlton, Lewiston, Portland, Rockland, Waterville
- Search by zip at EPA WaterSense Rebate Finder
- Contact your water provider for exact amount and eligibility
- Many programs require WaterSense-labeled controller or drip components
Before you start
Rebate finder links to utility-specific programs. Smart controller and drip conversion rebates are common in water-stressed regions.
What applying usually looks like
A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.
- 1
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 2
Submit your claim
After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.
We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
See a problem with a program? Report it
Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.