Riverside Public Utilities offers per-square-foot rebates for replacing live turf with low-water landscaping, drip irrigation, and permeable surfaces, complementing California AB 1572 which restricts irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial and HOA properties.
Riverside Public Utilities runs a turf replacement rebate program, sometimes coordinated with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California passthrough funding, paying eligible customers per square foot of grass converted to climate-appropriate plants. AB 1572 separately bars the use of potable water to irrigate non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, institutional, and HOA common-area sites, with phased compliance dates running through the late 2020s. Single-family homes are exempt from AB 1572 but can still pursue voluntary rebates and incentives.
AB 1572 noncompliance for covered properties is enforced through state water boards and water suppliers; rebate rules require pre-approval, so post-installation claims without prior application are typically denied.
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