General Terms and Information

Beginning March 4, 2024 Turf Replacement Program applicants will be eligible to receive $100 per tree installed, for a maximum incentive for up to 5 trees ($500) per turf replacement application in addition to the turf replacement incentive. In addition, the installation of each new eligible tree in the turf replacement project area will count as three plants towards the total turf replacement project plant count requirement.

The tree rebate IS NOT a standalone incentive. To receive a reservation for a tree rebate, you must apply to the turf replacement program. If your project has already been started or completed, you are not eligible for a turf replacement and/or tree rebate.

The tree must be installed within the turf replacement project area to be eligible for a rebate. The project area is defined as the area with existing turf to be removed and where the required program features will be installed. Trees installed outside of the project area will not count towards the program requirements and will not be eligible for a rebate.

Applicant must check with all local jurisdictions: city, county, water agency etc. to ensure trees installed meet all applicable laws, codes, policies, covenants, conditions and restrictions.

To receive a rebate:

The completed turf replacement project must meet all minimum Turf Replacement Program requirements.

To be eligible for a rebate, the size of the tree purchased and installed must be a minimum of 15 gallons.

Applicant must submit proof of purchase and installation of an eligible tree species. Eligible documentation of proof of purchase and installation includes but is not limited to scans or photos of nursery receipts or invoices which detail the species and size of tree, along with photos of the installed tree within the turf replacement project area. Third party receipts or invoices are not allowed (i.e. contractor or landscaper purchase receipts). In cases where a contractor/landscaper provided the tree, their invoice to the customer is required and it also must detail the species and size of eligible trees.

The following tree categories are excluded from the tree rebate. Installation of these trees in the project area will NOT be eligible for a rebate.

Fruit trees are eligible for a rebate(s) for residential projects only.

Your rebate amount may be less than what was reserved/pre-approved if you do not install the number of trees indicated on your reservation, allow your application to be canceled or you do not meet all of the turf replacement and tree rebate program guidelines.