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Riverside, California Water Rebates

Western Municipal Water District adds its own $3 per square foot on top of the regional Metropolitan Water District turf rebate for the first 1,000 square feet of turf removed. It serves Riverside and the surrounding Inland Empire. You reserve through SoCal Water$mart, and when you enter your Western Water account information, the combined amount displays automatically. Funding is limited, so reserve before you start.

Extra $3 / sq ft on first 1,000 sq ft

Turf Transformation (supplemental)

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are a Western Municipal Water District customer
  2. Reserve your rebate through SoCal Water$mart and enter your Western Water account information so the combined amount displays
  3. Wait for your reservation confirmation before removing any turf
  4. Remove the turf and install living low-water plants, no synthetic turf in the rebated area
  5. Submit your after photos and documentation through SoCal Water$mart to receive the combined rebate

What you'll need

  • Western Water account number
  • Before photos of the existing turf
  • SoCal Water$mart reservation confirmation
  • Planting plan or plant list
  • After photos and itemized receipts

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks living low-water California natives suited to Riverside and the Inland Empire, designs an HOA-friendly layout that meets the regional program rules, and assembles your before-photo and plant-list packet for the SoCal Water$mart reservation.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove turf before your SoCal Water$mart reservation is confirmed. Reserving first is required.
  • Don't install synthetic turf in the rebated area. The regional program does not count it as an eligible conversion.
  • Don't expect the $3 supplemental on more than the first 1,000 sq ft. Beyond that, only the MWD base applies.
  • Don't wait to reserve. Funding is limited.

Riverside Water Rebate FAQs

How much extra does Western Municipal Water District pay for turf removal?
An extra $3 per square foot on top of the regional Metropolitan Water District base, applied to the first 1,000 square feet of turf removed (Western Municipal Water District, verified June 2026).
How do I get the combined rebate amount?
Reserve through SoCal Water$mart and enter your Western Water account information. The combined Western plus MWD amount displays automatically.
Can I remove my turf first and apply later?
No. You reserve through SoCal Water$mart before starting any work, and funding is limited, so reserve promptly.
Does synthetic turf qualify?
No. The regional program does not count synthetic turf as an eligible conversion. You replace the turf with living low-water plants.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.