Reduce water usage by up to an estimated 60% by removing turf and converting to drought tolerant landscape. Rebates are $7 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet of existing, irrigated turf that is removed and replaced with a climate-appropriate landscape. After 1,000 square feet, the rebate is $2 per square foot, up to a total of 5,000 square feet removed.
To estimate the rebate amount of your turf replacement project, visit SoCalWaterSmart's rebate estimator here.
*Please note, funds are limited.
Important:
- You must submit the Turf Replacement Rebate application and receive approval BEFORE you remove or kill existing turf.
- Once your project has received the "Pre-approval" email from the program administrator, EGIA, the square footage of the project and the total reserved rebate amount cannot be changed.
- Please review the amount of funds your project has been awarded in the Pre-approval email to confirm the rebate amounts.
- Should you have any questions prior to the start of your project or during your project, please contact:
- RPU Staff cannot answer questions regarding the expected delivery date of the rebate checks.