California Water Rebates
Palm Springs, California Water Rebates
Desert Water Agency (DWA) pays $2 per square foot to remove grass and replace it with desert-friendly landscaping. City of Palm Springs customers get a supplement that brings it to $3 per square foot. A pre-inspection is required before you start, so you have to apply while the grass is still there.
$2-$3 / sq ft
Grass Removal Rebate
Open the official program siteHow to apply
- Apply to Desert Water Agency while your grass is still in place
- Schedule and pass the pre-inspection before removing grass
- Remove the grass and install desert-adapted landscaping
- Submit for your rebate ($2 per sq ft, or $3 for City of Palm Springs customers)
What you'll need
- Desert Water Agency account number
- Before photos
- Pre-inspection confirmation
- Planting plan
- After photos and receipts
Pollinator Patch can help: It picks desert-adapted natives for the Coachella Valley, designs a low-water layout, and assembles your pre-inspection packet.
Avoid these mistakes
- Don't remove grass before the pre-inspection. Applicants must accommodate the agency schedule for the visit first.
- Don't expect the $3 rate unless you are a City of Palm Springs customer.
- Don't replace grass with high-water plants. The rebate is for desert-adapted landscaping.
Palm Springs Water Rebate FAQs
How much does Desert Water Agency pay for grass removal?
Do I need an inspection first?
How do I get the $3 rate?
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