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Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart)

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California / SoCal WaterSmart

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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

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