Turf Removal

Download the application package below to reserve your rebate!

Note: Turf removal reservations are currently available only for customers of the following water providers:

Golden State Water Company in Three Valleys Municipal Water District (cities of Claremont, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and the area of Charter Oak)
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Pasadena Water and Power
Retail agencies within the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District (*see bottom of page for list of eligible providers)

Turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape. Its high water and frequent maintenance needs make it a time-consuming, expensive option.

If you choose to remove some of your irrigated turf grass to reduce your outdoor water use, you can receive $1 or more per square foot of removed turf to reward you for doing your part to save water in Southern California!

In order to be eligible for a rebate, the converted area must meet minimum requirements, including:

Converted areas may not include any live turf and must be permeable to air and water. Weed barriers and hardscape must be permeable as well.
Exposed soil must be covered with a 2-3” layer to prevent erosion.
No invasive plants are used.
Consider planting a California Friendly® garden using drought tolerant and native plants that need minimal irrigation once established.

Rebates are available by reservation only. To receive your rebate:

1) Qualify through the pre-approval process, which includes an application, copy of your water bill, and submission of 4 to 5 photos of the area where turf will be removed.

2) After receiving a reservation, you have up to 120 days to complete your turf removal project and submit your rebate request.

3) Upon approval of the request, you will receive a rebate check.

The turf removal project must not begin until you receive a reservation in order to be eligible for a rebate.

Visit the Turf Removal Program FAQs page to learn more.

*Customers of the following Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District water providers are eligible for turf removal rebates:

Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company
Amarillo Mutual Water Company
City of Arcadia
City of Azusa Light & Water
California American Water Company (Duarte System and San Marino)
California Domestic Water Company
Champion Mutual Water Company
City of Covina
Covina Irrigating Company
Del Rio Mutual Water Company
East Pasadena Water Co., Ltd.
City of El Monte
City of Glendora
Golden State Water Company (previously Southern California Water Company)
Hemlock Mutual Water Company
Industry Public Utilities (previously Industry Public Works)
La Puente Valley County Water District
City of Monrovia
Rurban Homes Mutual Water Company
San Gabriel County Water District
San Gabriel Valley Water Company
City of South Pasadena
Sterling Mutual Water Company
Suburban Water Systems
Sunny Slope Water Company
Valencia Heights Water Company
Valley County Water District
Valley View Mutual Water Company
City of Whittier