How to Get the Grass Removal Rebate

What you get

Standalone DWA program. $2/sq ft for turf removal; City of Palm Springs adds $1/sq ft for a combined $3/sq ft for Palm Springs customers, with no project size limit. First-come, first-served subject to funding (Desert Water Agency rebates, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft (DWA); $3/sq ft with City of Palm Springs supplement

Are you eligible?

• Be a Desert Water Agency customer
• Property located in: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs
• Convert grass to desert/drought-friendly landscaping
• First-come, first-served subject to funding
• Confirm funding and apply before starting

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Desert Water Agency and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.