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Eastern Municipal Water District, California Water Rebates

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) stacks its own $3 per square foot on top of the $3 per square foot Metropolitan Water District regional rebate, for $6 per square foot total, one of the highest combined turf rebates in California. It also pays $100 per qualifying tree, up to five. You reserve the rebate through SoCal Water$mart before you start.

$6 / sq ft total

Turf Removal Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Reserve your rebate through SoCal Water$mart before removing any turf
  2. Wait for your reservation confirmation
  3. Remove the turf and install low-water landscaping; add up to five qualifying trees for the tree bonus
  4. Submit for your $6 per sq ft combined rebate plus $100 per tree

What you'll need

  • EMWD account number
  • Before photos
  • SoCal Water$mart reservation confirmation
  • Planting plan
  • After photos and receipts

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't start before you reserve the rebate through SoCal Water$mart.
  • Don't count on funds being available later. The program is first-come, first-served.
  • Don't skip the tree bonus if you have room (up to five trees at $100 each).

Eastern Municipal Water District Water Rebate FAQs

How much does EMWD pay for turf removal?
$6 per square foot total: $3 from EMWD on top of the $3 Metropolitan Water District regional rebate. It also pays $100 per qualifying tree, up to five (EMWD, verified June 2026).
Where do I apply?
Reserve through the SoCal Water$mart portal before you start. The combined EMWD and MWD amount displays for EMWD customers.
Is there enough funding?
Rebates are first-come, first-served subject to funding, so reserve early.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.