Download the application package below to reserve your rebate!
Turf Removal Application Package
Sample Pre-Approval Confirmation Letter
Guidance on How to Measure Turf Areas
Note: Turf removal reservations are currently available only for customers of the following water providers:
- Golden State Water Company in Three Valleys Municipal Water District (cities of Claremont, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and the area of Charter Oak)
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
- Pasadena Water and Power
- Retail agencies within the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District (*see bottom of page for list of eligible providers)
Turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape. Its high water and frequent maintenance needs make it a time-consuming, expensive option.
If you choose to remove some of your irrigated turf grass to reduce your outdoor water use, you can receive $1 or more per square foot of removed turf to reward you for doing your part to save water in Southern California!
In order to be eligible for a rebate, the converted area must meet minimum requirements, including:
- Converted areas may not include any live turf and must be permeable to air and water. Weed barriers and hardscape must be permeable as well.
- Exposed soil must be covered with a 2-3” layer to prevent erosion.
- No invasive plants are used.
- Consider planting a California Friendly® garden using drought tolerant and native plants that need minimal irrigation once established.
Rebates are available by reservation only. To receive your rebate:
1) Qualify through the pre-approval process, which includes an application, copy of your water bill, and submission of 4 to 5 photos of the area where turf will be removed.
2) After receiving a reservation, you have up to 120 days to complete your turf removal project and submit your rebate request.
3) Upon approval of the request, you will receive a rebate check.
The turf removal project must not begin until you receive a reservation in order to be eligible for a rebate.
Visit the Turf Removal Program FAQs page to learn more.
*Customers of the following Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District water providers are eligible for turf removal rebates:
- Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company
- Amarillo Mutual Water Company
- City of Arcadia
- City of Azusa Light & Water
- California American Water Company (Duarte System and San Marino)
- California Domestic Water Company
- Champion Mutual Water Company
- City of Covina
- Covina Irrigating Company
- Del Rio Mutual Water Company
- East Pasadena Water Co., Ltd.
- City of El Monte
- City of Glendora
- Golden State Water Company (previously Southern California Water Company)
- Hemlock Mutual Water Company
- Industry Public Utilities (previously Industry Public Works)
- La Puente Valley County Water District
- City of Monrovia
- Rurban Homes Mutual Water Company
- San Gabriel County Water District
- San Gabriel Valley Water Company
- City of South Pasadena
- Sterling Mutual Water Company
- Suburban Water Systems
- Sunny Slope Water Company
- Valencia Heights Water Company
- Valley County Water District
- Valley View Mutual Water Company
- City of Whittier
