Orange County water retailers offer turf replacement rebates funded by Metropolitan Water District and member agencies, paying property owners per square foot of grass converted to California-friendly landscaping.
MWD and Municipal Water District of Orange County jointly fund the SoCal WaterSmart turf rebate, typically paying $2 to $5 per square foot of removed grass replaced with low-water plants, permeable surfaces, or rock mulch. Programs vary by retailer with caps on residential square footage, often 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. Pre-inspection is required before removal begins. Replacement landscapes must include a minimum percentage of living plant cover, drip or low-flow irrigation, and permeable surface beneath mulch. Artificial turf is generally not eligible. Apply through your retail agency before starting work.
Removing turf without pre-approval voids the rebate. Misrepresenting work or installing ineligible artificial turf can result in rebate clawback.
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