How to Get the Turf Removal Rebate

What you get

San Bernardino Municipal Water Department customers get $3 per square foot of turf removed, up to $3,000, plus up to $500 toward a professional landscape design used with an approved turf-removal project. Existing turf or traditional sprinklers must be present at the inspection (San Bernardino Municipal Water Department outdoor rebates, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $3/sq ft (up to $3,000), plus up to $500 for a professional landscape design

Are you eligible?

• Be a San Bernardino Municipal Water Department customer
• Property located in: San Bernardino
• SBMWD water customer
• Existing turf or sprinklers present at inspection
• Replace with approved water-efficient landscaping
• Pre-approval before starting work

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 San Bernardino Municipal Water Department 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.