California Water Rebates

Palm Springs, California Water Rebates

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

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 · Verified June 2026

Grass Removal Rebate

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How 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?

$2 per square foot, or $3 per square foot for City of Palm Springs customers who qualify for the supplement (Desert Water Agency, verified June 2026).

Do I need an inspection first?

Yes. A pre-inspection is required, and you have to accommodate the agency schedule for the visit before removing any grass.

How do I get the $3 rate?

The higher combined rate is for City of Palm Springs customers through a city supplement on top of the DWA rebate.

Rebate Concierge

Free step-by-step help with every rebate above

Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.

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Get started

Plan a native yard with Pollinator Patch.

Pick the right native plants for your region, design an HOA-friendly layout, and generate documentation that supports your rebate application.

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See a problem with a program? Report it

Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.

Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.