Native Landscaping Across California

$3/sq ft turf replacement + $100/tree bonus

Irvine residents can earn $3/sq ft through the IRWD Turf Replacement Program, plus an extra $100/tree (up to 5 trees). Free landscape design assistance is available. As a master-planned city, Irvine has extensive HOA presence — but California law protects drought-tolerant landscaping.

Up to $25,000 through LADWP + MWD ($5/sq ft)

Los Angeles offers one of the most generous turf replacement rebates in the country — up to $25,000 through LADWP and the Metropolitan Water District combined. With a Mediterranean climate and long dry seasons, California-native plants thrive here with minimal irrigation.

Up to $3,000 ($1.50/sq ft) through City of Sacramento

Sacramento's Grass Conversion Rebate offers $1.50/sq ft (up to $3,000) for replacing lawns with drought-tolerant or native plants. The city recently expanded its preferred plant list to 830+ varieties, including 300+ California natives.

Up to $5/sq ft with native plant bonus

San Diego County's Waterscape Rebate Program rewards homeowners who choose California-native plants with an extra $1/sq ft bonus on top of the base turf replacement rebate. Combined with the region's year-round growing season, San Diego is ideal for native landscaping.

Up to $3,000 ($2/sq ft) through Valley Water

San Jose residents can access Santa Clara Valley Water's Landscape Conversion Rebate — $2/sq ft (up to $3,000) for replacing high-water lawns with low-water native landscaping. The Bay Area's mild climate supports a wide range of California-native plants.