How to Get the Turf Replacement Program

What you get

Rebate of $3 per square foot for turf removal, with a 250 sq ft minimum and 5,000 sq ft maximum. Additional $100/tree rebate (up to 5 trees). Free landscape design assistance available for participants.

• Residential: $2/sq ft (max 5,000 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a IRWD + MWDOC + Metropolitan Water District customer
• Property located in: Irvine
• Must be an IRWD water customer
• Pre-approval required — do not remove grass until "Letter to Proceed" received
• Must replace with water-efficient, climate-appropriate landscaping
• Artificial turf not eligible
• Minimum 250 sq ft conversion

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 IRWD + MWDOC + Metropolitan 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.