How to Apply for Los Angeles, California Water Rebates
LADWP pays $5 per square foot (250–5,000 sq ft, max $25,000) to replace turf with drought-tolerant landscaping. Pre-approval is required before removing any grass.
What You Will Need
- LADWP account number
- Property address
- Estimated square footage of turf to replace
- Proposed replacement landscaping description
- Before photographs of current turf area
- Receipts for plants, mulch, and materials
- After photographs of the completed installation
Application Steps
- 1
Apply online at ladwp.com and receive pre-approval before starting
Submit the turf replacement rebate application at ladwp.com. LADWP will review the application and issue pre-approval. Do not remove any turf before you have written pre-approval — projects started before approval are ineligible.
- LADWP account number
- Property address
- Estimated square footage of turf to replace
- Proposed replacement landscaping description
- Before photographs of current turf area
- 2
Attend a free LADWP landscape design workshop (optional but recommended)
LADWP offers free workshops covering drought-tolerant plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation system conversion, and design principles for Southern California conditions. Check the LADWP website for upcoming workshop dates.
LADWP conservation programs - 3
Complete the turf removal and drought-tolerant landscaping installation
After receiving written pre-approval, remove the qualifying turf and install the approved drought-tolerant replacement. Keep all receipts and photograph the completed project.
- Receipts for plants, mulch, and materials
- After photographs of the completed installation
- 4
Submit post-installation documentation to receive the rebate
Submit the completion documentation — after photographs and receipts — to LADWP to trigger the rebate payment. LADWP will verify the project meets the replacement requirements before processing the $5/sq ft payment, up to $25,000.
Pre-approval is required before removing turf — do not start until you have received written approval from LADWP. Check ladwp.com for current rebate availability and workshop dates (last verified May 2026).
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Los Angeles, California Water Rebates — full guide