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Ultra-High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program

COMING SOON!    

The SFPUC is starting a new ultra-high efficiency toilet rebate program. The online application will be linked to this web page.  Please check back for updates.  

Rebate Amount:

Residential and non-residential SFPUC customers may be eligible to receive a rebate of up to $200 to replace old toilets with new ultra-high efficiency toilets.

Eligibility:

  • The property where the new toilet(s) will be installed has an SFPUC water service account.
  • The existing tank type toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush or greater and must be replaced with qualifying ultra-high efficiency toilets. Existing toilets less than 10 years old or with flush volumes of 1.28 gallons per flush are not eligible.  Flushometer and dual flush toilets are not eligible. 
  • If you are not the property owner or the water account holder, you will need to provide their written approval. 

How do I find out the flush volume of my existing toilet? Review this fact sheet to learn how to find the flush volume of your toilet.

What is an Ultra-High Efficiency toilet? Toilets sold and installed in California cannot exceed 1.28 gallons per flush. An ultra-high efficiency toilet uses 1.1 gallons per flush or less. Some models use only 0.8 gallons per flush, which is 37% less than the California standard.

What kind of toilets will qualify for a rebate? The program will allow single flush tank type toilets that are EPA WaterSense certified, and Maximum Performance (MaP) Premium ultra-high efficiency toilets. These are respected third party testing and rating systems used to ensure that the toilets meet rigorous performance criteria. 

How much money can I receive? The program will have two levels of rebates based on the qualifying toilets that you purchase and install:
•    Up to $100 for toilets with a max rated flush volume of 1.1gpf 
•    Up to $200 for toilets with a max rated flush volume of 0.8gpf 

How many toilets can I replace and get a rebate? For applicants that meet eligibility requirements, the program will rebate the replacement of up to two qualifying toilets per single-family household or multi-family dwelling unit. Non-residential properties and common areas of multi-family properties may be eligible to replace all qualifying toilets. We require a pre and post-installation inspection by a SFPUC water conservation technician for all sites seeking 5 or more rebates.  

My toilet is less than 10 years and is leaking. Can I get a rebate to replace it? No, but the SFPUC provides free devices and guidance that may help you check and fix some leaks. Our conservation technicians may also be able to help during a free water-wise evaluation. 

Contact Us:

For questions or more information on this program, please email waterconservation@sfwater.org or call 415-551-4730.