Eastern Municipal Water District lawn rebates
Eligible EMWD residential water customers (check the water provider on your bill): turf replacement runs through SoCal Water$mart; EMWD does not process applications in-house. EMWD advertises a total incentive of $5 per square foot, including its $3 local portion. Funding and amounts can change; confirm your reserved amount before starting.
EMWD SoCal Water$mart rebatesEstimate your rebateApply before removing grass
Wait for Project Start Approval before killing or removing grass. Dead lawn, bare dirt, and already-started projects do not qualify. You need turf photos, a matching water bill, and a simple landscape plan (conversion area plus stormwater feature type and location). SoCal Water$mart says a simple drawing or sketch will suffice.
How to applyProgram FAQsPlan your new landscape
Expect at least three plants per 100 square feet, a stormwater feature, permeable landscaping with mulch, and efficient irrigation or capped spray. No synthetic turf.
Project requirementsFree resources
Start with Metropolitan’s free landscape handbook and plant guide.
Free landscape handbookFree plant guideYour optional Designscape plan
Want a custom design-only plan for your application? Designscape can lay out planting and required features for your yard. Our design-only plan costs $2,500, paid in four 25% installments of $625. An irrigation plan is optional for $250. Installation is not included. Hiring Designscape is optional.
Questions? Call Claire at (858) 258-9595 or email support@designscape.com.