How to Get the Turf Transformation (supplemental) Rebate

What you get

Western Water adds its own $3/sq ft on top of the MWD regional base for the first 1,000 sq ft of turf removed. Reserve via SoCal Water$mart; the combined amount displays automatically for Western customers (Western Municipal Water District, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Extra $3/sq ft on top of MWD for the first 1,000 sq ft

Are you eligible?

• Be a Western Municipal Water District customer
• Property located in: Riverside, Murrieta, Temecula, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore
• Reserve rebate via SoCal Water$mart before starting
• Supplemental rate applies to first 1,000 sq ft removed

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 Western 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.