Free Tree Programs

Street Tree Program
Do you have a parking strip that is ready for a new look? Street trees are planted and pruned by City staff and provide increased value for your property and community. Learn more about the Street Tree Program or call the Forestry Division at 650-903-6326 for additional details.

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Program
Spruce up your yard with a new tree. Eligible residents can receive a free pre-approved tree delivered by City staff to plant anywhere in their yard. Program registration is open annually from January to March. Learn more about the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Program or call the Forestry Division at 650-903-6326 for additional details.

Water-Wise Surveys

Register for a free outdoor water wise survey with a trained irrigation professional to check for system leaks and optimize your watering schedule. Call 408-630-2000 or fill out the Water Wise Survey Request Form. Receive a free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) indoor water-wise survey kit to check your toilets for leaks and test the flow rate of your faucets and showerhead. View the leak check instructions online, or call 408-630-2554 to request a DIY kit today. Learn more about the Water Wise Survey Program from Valley Water.

Free Water-Efficient Gear

Water-saving items are available after completing the Water Wise Indoor Survey Kit's Home Survey Worksheet located on page 9-10 in the step-by-step guide or online at www.valleywater.org/DIYSurvey. Items include low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators (for bathroom and kitchen sinks), replacement toilet flappers, shower timers and more. View a list of free water-saving items available in the Valley Water Shopping Cart.

Landscape and Irrigation Rebates

Landscape Rebate Program
Eligible customers may receive a rebate for converting lawn to low water-use landscape and for installing water-efficient irrigation equipment. Learn more about the Landscape Rebate Program or call 408-630-2554 for additional information.

Rainwater Capture Program
Receive a rebate to install a qualifying rain barrel to collect rainwater from existing downspouts, or to divert existing downspouts to qualifying cisterns, or to install a rain garden to collect roof water runoff. Learn more about the Rainwater Capture Program or call 408-630-2554 for additional information.

Our City Forest Lawn Busters Program
Veterans, seniors, low-income customers, and persons with disabilities may be eligible for the free Lawnbusters program though Our City Forests. Information about this free garden replacement program can be found at www.ourcityforest.org/lawnbusters.

Not sure where to get started on your landscape transformation? View resources on water-wise plants, find landscape professionals, garden examples and inspiration, lawn care tips, workshops, and more!

Graywater Rebate - Laundry to Landscape

Valley Water provides a rebate of $200 per qualifying residential site for properly connecting a clothes washer to a graywater irrigation system. Learn more about the Graywater Rebate Program. Pre-approval is required.

Visit watersavings.org for more information about water conservation programs. For questions, call 650-903-6216.

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