SoCal Water$mart Rebates — Southern California
SoCal Water$mart is the Metropolitan Water District base rebate for turf replacement across Southern California. $2 per square foot base (up to 5,000 sq ft), plus $100 per tree (max 5 trees). This stacks with local agency rebates: LADWP adds $3/sq ft for up to $5/sq ft total ($25,000 max). San Diego County adds a native plant bonus. IRWD offers $3/sq ft. Apply through the SoCal Water$mart portal.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SoCal Water$mart Base | $2/sq ft (stacks with local) | Residential |
| LADWP (Los Angeles) | Up to $5/sq ft ($25,000) | Residential |
| San Diego Waterscape | Up to $5/sq ft with native bonus | Residential |
| IRWD (Irvine) | $3/sq ft | Residential |
Base $2/sq ft stacks with local programs. LADWP: up to $5/sq ft ($25,000). San Diego: $5/sq ft with native bonus. IRWD: $3/sq ft. Pre-approval required.
SoCal Water$mart stacks with local programs. LADWP, San Diego County, and IRWD add their own rebates on top of the $2/sq ft base.
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Residents in these areas may qualify for rebates. Click through to see all programs in your region on the state rebates page.
SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement — $2/sq ft base (stacks with local)
Metropolitan Water District offers a base rebate of $2 per square foot for residential turf replacement (up to 5,000 sq ft), plus $100 per tree (max 5 trees). Must be a customer of a participating MWD member agency. Projects must include California Friendly or native plants. Synthetic turf not eligible. Pre-approval required. Apply through socalwatersmart.com. Local agencies add their own rebates on top.
- Must be a customer of a participating MWD member agency
- Pre-approval required before starting work
- California Friendly or native plants required
- Synthetic turf not eligible
Use Pollinator Patch to find California native plants for your region.
How to Apply
- 1
Confirm MWD eligibility
Check with your water provider. LA, San Diego, Irvine, Riverside, San Bernardino typically qualify.
- 2
Get pre-approval
Apply at socalwatersmart.com before removing turf.
- 3
Complete work
Remove turf, install California Friendly or native plants. Save receipts and photos.
- 4
Submit for inspection
Follow SoCal Water$mart portal process. Local agency may have additional steps.
LCRA WaterSmart FAQs
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How much can I get with LADWP?
Does San Diego have a native plant bonus?
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