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How to Apply for Palm Springs, California Water Rebates

Apply and get your pre-inspection before you remove any grass. $2 per sq ft, or $3 per sq ft for City of Palm Springs customers.

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Apply before you remove grass

    Apply to Desert Water Agency while the grass is still in place. A pre-inspection is required before any work.

    Open the DWA grass removal rebate
  2. 2

    Pass the pre-inspection, then convert

    Schedule and pass the pre-inspection, then remove the grass and install desert-adapted landscaping.

  3. 3

    Submit and get paid

    Submit for your rebate. $2 per square foot, or $3 per square foot for City of Palm Springs customers.

The pre-inspection comes first, so apply while the grass is still there. Palm Springs customers get the higher $3 rate.

Full Program Details

See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.

Palm Springs, California Water Rebates — full guide