Santa Ana residents can claim turf-replacement rebates through Metropolitan Water District and OCWD programs, swapping live grass for drought-tolerant landscaping with permeable surfaces and approved plant lists.
Rebate programs administered by MWD's SoCal WaterSmart and Municipal Water District of Orange County pay per square foot for turf removed and replaced with drought-tolerant plants, mulch, and permeable hardscape. Pre-inspection is required before any grass is removed; artificial turf is generally not eligible for rebates. Santa Ana customers must apply online, document existing live turf, and complete the conversion within program deadlines. Plant lists emphasize California natives and climate-appropriate species.
No violations; failure to follow program rules simply forfeits rebate eligibility. Pre-existing dead lawns are typically ineligible.
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