Riverside Public Utilities lawn rebates
Get water from Riverside Public Utilities? Turf replacement for RPU residential water customers runs through SoCal Water$mart. These details do not apply to every Inland Empire water agency or to RPU electric-only customers. Rebate amounts and available funding can change. Check the official information and estimator, then confirm the amount reserved in your written Project Start Approval. Applying does not guarantee approval or payment.
RPU Water RebatesEstimate your rebateApply before removing grass
Wait for Project Start Approval before killing or removing grass. Dead lawn, bare dirt, and projects already started or finished do not qualify. The application requires turf photos, a matching water bill, and a simple landscape plan showing the conversion area and the type and location of a stormwater retention feature. A homeowner sketch is accepted; a paid professional plan is not required.
How to applyPlan your new landscape
Program requirements include at least three plants per 100 square feet, a stormwater feature, permeable landscaping, mulch, and qualifying efficient irrigation or capped sprinklers for hand watering. Synthetic turf is not allowed. Check the full requirements before planning your project.
Project requirementsFree resources are available
Metropolitan Water District offers a free California Friendly Landscape Handbook and plant guide. Hiring Designscape is optional.
Free landscape handbookFree plant guideYour optional Designscape plan
Want a custom plan for your yard? Designscape can lay out planting, a stormwater feature, and permeable areas for your application. 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.
Questions? Call Claire at (858) 258-9595 or email support@designscape.com.