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High-Efficiency Toilet Residential Rebate Program
Effective July 1, 2018
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.
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
- Obtain an application using one of the following methods:
- Telephone: 209-342-2246
- Apply Online
- Send completed application and the original sales receipt to:
- Mail:
City of Modesto Attention:Water Division - Rebate Program
PO Box 642
Modesto CA 95353 - Fax: 209-577-4983
- Mail:
Program Guidelines and Participation Section
Who Qualifies?
• 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.
Timeline
• Program applies to toilet(s) purchased between 7/1/18 through 6/30/19.• 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.
Toilets (qualifying for rebate)
• 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.
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.
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.
Other Considerations
• 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.