High-Efficiency Toilet Residential Rebate Program

Effective July 1, 2016

City of Modesto water customers in single and multi-family homes may be eligible for a rebate when they replace their old high water use toilets. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The City reserves the right to terminate this program at any time and for any reason.

Customers are eligible for a $50 rebate with the purchase of qualifying High Efficiency Toilets (HET) of 1.28 gallons per flush or less. The rebate amount may not exceed $150 per City of Modesto water account.

Replacing a high water use toilet with a new HET of 1.28 gpf can save about 38 gallons of water each day. An HET uses 20% less water per flush than ULFT models. Efficiency measures such as replacing water guzzling toilets with the latest in low-flush toilet technology helps ensure the future water supply is adequate and helps maintain low water rates.

How to Apply


  1. ​Obtain an application using one of the following methods:
    1. Telephone: (209) 342-2246
    2. Apply Online
    3. Email
  2. Send completed application and the original sales receipt to:
    1. Mail:
      City of Modesto Attention:Water Division - Rebate Program
      PO Box 642 
      Modesto CA 95353 
    2. ​Fax: 209-577-4983
    3. ​Email
A City of Modesto representative may contact you to schedule a brief appointment to verify your old toilet(s) flush capacity and your new High Efficiency Toilet.

Program Guidelines and Participation Section
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Who Qualifies?
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• City of Modesto customers who pay a water utility bill to the City of Modesto
​• Customer accounts that are in good standing
​• Tenants who provide written approval from the property owner or property manager.
​• Customers with homes built before 1992.

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​Timeline
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• Program applies to toilet(s) purchased between 7/1/16 through 6/30/17.
​• Rebate application must be submitted within 60 days of sales receipt.
​• The qualifying toilet must remain at the installation site for a minimum of six months after installation date.
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Toilets (qualifying for rebate)
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• New toilet(s) must be rated as 1.28 gpf or less and must bear the Water Sense label.
​• Dual Flush Toilets may qualify.
​• For a list of qualifying toilets visit: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/toilets.html
​     or call 342-2246.
​• Toilet(s) being replaced must exceed 1.6 gpf and be manufactured before 1992.
​• HET toilet(s) must be installed within the Modesto City service area and at the location on application.​
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Rebates


​• If the existing toilet(s) are already 1.6 gallons or less per flush, they will not qualify for this rebate program.
​• Toilet installation costs, new construction, accessories, and taxes do not qualify.
​• Rebate checks will be mailed within 8 weeks after completing the rebate process.
​• Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of a new toilet.
​• Rebates are limited to three per utility billing account including PUD's and HOA’s, mobile homes, condos/townhouse, and multi-family residential or any other shared billing account.
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Application and Rebate Approval or Denial


​• On-site compliance verification may be required.
​• The original itemized dated sales receipt for the new toilet(s) is required (copies not accepted). Scanned original will be accepted via online submittal only.
​• Incomplete, incorrect or unsigned applications cannot be processed.We will contact you with any discrepancies and may require you to submit a new application.
​• Customer must fulfill all program guidelines in order to be eligible for rebates.
​• The rebate application must be submitted within 60 days of sales receipt.
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Other Considerations
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• The Rebate Program is not responsible for materials lost by mail.
​• Submission or possession of a rebate application does not guarantee receiving a rebate.
​• Rebates are processed on a first come, first served basis.
​• Funding for this rebate program is limited to available resources.
​• Rebate amounts are subject to change without notification.
​• This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without prior notice.
​• Toilets (learn more) http://www.h2ouse.org.