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Turf Replacement Program

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Take advantage of LADWP’s most popular water conservation program. Transform your lawn and create a sustainable landscape that includes:

  • California Friendly® plants, including native species, appropriate for the Los Angeles climate 
    Mulch and other groundcover to help retain moisture in the soil
  • A rain capturing feature like a rain garden, rain barrel, cistern, infiltration trench, or vegetated swale 
    Drip irrigation (as needed)
  • A sustainable landscape will not only help you save on your water bill by reducing your water use. You will also help recharge the groundwater, reduce urban runoff and enhance wildlife habitat—overall benefiting yourself and the Los Angeles watershed.

Residential Customers

All applications must be submitted online through the SoCal Water$mart website. Effective October 1, 2022; applications submitted are eligible to receive a rebate for turf replacement of $5.00 per square foot for 5,000 square feet (Sq. Ft.) maximum.

Project Minimum Size
(Sq. Ft.)
Project Maximum Size
(Sq. Ft.)
Rebate Amount
per Square Foot
250 5,000 $5.00

Commercial / Multi-Family (5 or more dwelling units) Customers

All applications must be submitted online through the SoCal Water$mart website. Effective October 1, 2022; applications submitted are eligible to receive a rebate for turf replacement of $5.00 per square foot for the first 50,000 Sq. Ft. and $3.00 for 50,001 Sq Ft. up to 7 acres maximum (304,920 Sq. Ft.)

Project Minimum Size
(Sq. Ft.)
Project Maximum Size
(Sq. Ft.)
Rebate Amount
per Square Foot
250 50,000 $5.00
50,001 7 acres $3.00

Parkway Landscaping Rebate

LADWP customers can also receive a rebate for parkway landscaping improvements. For parkway guidelines, go to Parkway Landscaping.

How to apply

Application pre-approval is required before starting any turf replacement project.

Additional Program Support

Free Online Resources

  • Review the Sustainable Landscape checklist before submitting your final project pictures.
  • Have turf program questions? See the FAQs here Transform Your Lawn Booklet
  • See sample landscape design templates and search for plants that will thrive on minimal water in your area. Learn more about California Friendly Plants
  • Virtually visit LADWP's California Friendly Demonstration Garden at the John Ferraro Building (JFB). The garden contains colorful, low-water use plants. Learn more about the JFB California Friendly Demonstration Garden
  • Watch step-by-step landscape transformation videos on how to survey your site, turf removal, garden design, maintenance and more.
  • Review our Tips on How to Hire a Landscape Contractor.

Free Classes

  • Attend our FREE residential landscape workshops. LADWP customers can learn how to make their garden California Friendly and become more waterwise gardeners.
  • Remember, even sustainable gardens need maintenance. Let your gardener know that the California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Program can train them how to maintain your new sustainable garden.

Free Materials

  • City Plants distributes free trees to residents for yards and parkways. You may be able to receive 7 free trees for your property. Learn more at CityPlants.org.
  • Mulch is a great way to save water by keeping the soil around your plants cool and moist. Free mulch is available through LA Sanitation and Street Services.

This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without notice.

DISCLAIMER:
By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information provided may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties, pursuant to the California Public Records Act.