How to Get the Turf Removal Program (supplemental)

What you get

EMWD adds its own $3/sq ft on top of the MWD regional base for a $6/sq ft total residential turf rebate, plus an optional $100 per qualifying tree (up to 5). Reserve via SoCal Water$mart (Eastern Municipal Water District, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $6/sq ft total ($3/sq ft EMWD on top of $3/sq ft MWD)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Eastern Municipal Water District customer
• Property located in: Hemet, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Perris, Temecula, San Jacinto
• Reserve rebate before starting (via SoCal Water$mart)
• First-come, first-served subject to funding

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 Eastern Municipal Water District 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.