SoCal Turf Replacement Rebate Program

It's time to rethink your landscaping! Transform your property into a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that is kind to the planet and thrives in the California climate.

SoCal WaterSmart's Turf Replacement program is currently offering rebates to help homeowners remove their existing turf and replace it with native drought-tolerant landscaping. Eligible residents can utilize this opportunity to create a sustainable and visually appealing outdoor space.  

The Metropolitan Water District, which is a cooperative of Southern California water agencies, including Otay and Sweetwater Water Districts, is offering a rebate of $2.00 per square foot up to 5,000 square feet of converted yard per year.  The Turf Replacement program aims to combine turf removal, irrigation modification and rainwater retention or filtration to support reuse or soil absorption of rainwater.  Every turf replacement project will include:  

• 3 plants per 100 square feet of area transformed  
• A stormwater retention feature  
• No hardscape within the transformed area, except permeable hardscape  
• Replacement or modification of overhead spray sprinklers  
• Tree Rebate (Optional)  

Learn more about this rebate and the application process here. Swap out your grass for native plants today!