Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart)

About This Program

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, through the SoCal WaterSmart program, offers $2 per square foot for homeowners who remove lawn turf and replace it with drought-tolerant landscaping. The City of San Diego also offers its own Landscape Transformation Program layered on top. Applications are submitted online, and pre-approval is required before removing turf. San Diego County Water Authority member agencies participate.

Must get pre-approval before removing turf; replace with water-efficient plants or permeable surface; available to water customers of San Diego County Water Authority member agencies; additional city rebates may stack on top

Key Details

• $2.00/sq ft to remove lawn turf and replace with drought-tolerant plants
• Must get pre-approval before removing turf — apply online first
• Available to SDC Water Authority member agency customers
• City of San Diego Landscape Transformation may stack additional rebate
• Apply at socalwatersmart.com or call 1-888-376-3314

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — subject to Metropolitan Water District funding levels