Long Beach Water Department offers rebates to homeowners and businesses replacing thirsty lawn with California-friendly landscaping, mulch, and efficient drip irrigation. The program coordinates with Metropolitan Water District turf rebate funding and applies citywide.
Under the regional Metropolitan Water District turf replacement rebate, supplemented by Long Beach Water Department incentives, customers can earn a per-square-foot rebate for converting irrigated turf into climate-appropriate landscaping. Eligible projects must remove living grass, install plants from approved low-water lists, retain rainfall on site through grading or basins, and convert spray sprinklers to drip or low-volume systems. Pre-inspection and post-inspection are required. Rebates are not guaranteed and are subject to available funding, but they remain one of the strongest tools for reducing outdoor demand.
There is no penalty for choosing not to participate. Receiving a rebate without completing the approved scope, or reverting to turf, can require repayment under program terms.
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