- Utah will end its toilet replacement rebate program on November 1.
- The program has helped replace nearly 6,000 older toilets since 2019.
- More than 4,500 Utah households have participated in the program.
- Applications for the final rebates must be received by October 31.
- Utah plans to shift funding toward outdoor water conservation.
Monday, August 31, 2026 — After seven years of helping Utah residents replace old, water-hungry toilets, a statewide rebate program is heading for its final flush.
The Utah Water Savers Toilet Replacement Program will close to new applications on November 1, 2026, according to an August 28 announcement from the Utah Division of Water Resources
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Since the program began in 2019, more than 4,500 Utah households have used it to replace nearly 6,000 older toilets with newer, more water-efficient models.
State officials say those replacements have saved millions of gallons of water.
But the decision to end the program does not mean Utah is backing away from water conservation. Instead, the state plans to redirect funding toward outdoor water use, where officials say greater opportunities for additional savings now exist.
Why Utah Offered Toilet Rebates.
The program focused on homes built before 1994.
That date matters because federal efficiency standards requiring low-flow toilets took effect in 1994. Homes built before then were more likely to have older toilets that used considerably more water.
The rebate gave qualifying homeowners an incentive to replace those fixtures with toilets carrying the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense label.
More than three decades have now passed since the federal standards took effect. Utah officials say most of the older toilets targeted by the program have already been replaced.
“The toilet replacement program has been a tremendous success,” Water Conservation Program Manager Shelby Cooley said. “When the program began, many homes still had older toilets that used significantly more water than today’s models.”
Cooley credited Utah homeowners with helping make the program successful.
“Thanks to homeowners across Utah, we’ve made great progress replacing those fixtures, and it’s time to focus our resources where they can have the greatest impact,” she said.
The Next Target Is Outside the House.
With many of the state’s older toilets already gone, Utah is shifting its attention outdoors.
According to the Division of Water Resources, outdoor irrigation accounts for the largest share of residential water use in Utah.
Funding that had gone toward toilet replacements will instead be directed toward outdoor conservation programs. State officials say improving landscape efficiency offers opportunities for substantial long-term water savings.
The change marks a shift in where Utah is concentrating some of its conservation resources. The toilet program focused on reducing water use inside older homes. The next emphasis will be on water used outside those homes.
There Is Still Time for One Last Rebate.
The toilet rebate program is not over quite yet.
Homeowners with an older, high-water-use toilet may still qualify, but several requirements must be met.
The home must have been built before 1994, and the old toilet must be replaced with a model carrying the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense label.
An application must be submitted within 30 days after the new toilet is purchased. Applicants also must provide a photo of the old toilet, proof of purchase and a photo showing the newly installed toilet.
Rebates are available for up to two toilets per home.
The final deadline is firm.
Applications must be received by October 31, 2026. The program will close to new applications on November 1, and Utah officials say exceptions will not be granted.
For thousands of Utah households, the program has already done what it was created to do: replace aging toilets that used more water with newer, more efficient fixtures.
Now, after nearly 6,000 replacements, Utah’s toilet rebate program is preparing for one last flush.
