California

Yard rebates in Santa Clarita

12 programs can pay Santa Clarita residents for yard projects: 4 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 1 open to anyone in California. The largest, SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program, pays up to $10,000 per household. 2 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Santa Clarita's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

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    SCV Water Drip, Nozzle and Pressure Regulation Incentives

    Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

    Drip irrigation $1 per sq ft of converted spray area (not above actual project cost; annual cap $2,500 per residential customer per the Aug 2026 packet); high-efficiency nozzle up to $12 each; master pressure regulator 80% of price (1 per meter); pressure regulating valve 80% of price; pressure regulating body with check valve up to $10 each.

    Up to $2,500 per household

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    SCV Water Smart Controller and Soil Sensor Rebate

    Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

    Smart irrigation controller up to $350 ($250 first controller, $100 second), or the device cost if less. Soil moisture sensor listed on the official residential page at the same wording (up to $350); sensor-specific terms were not seen on a separate page. Applications processed on or after August 18, 2026 are subject to updated amounts.

    Up to $350 per household

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    SCV Water Rain Barrel Rebate

    Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

    Up to $75 per barrel, limit 2 per meter (up to $150 total)

    Up to $150 per household

  • OpenPlan required

    SCV Water Lawn Replacement Program

    Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

    $5 per sq ft of living grass removed; optional Native Plant Bonus $1.00 per sq ft; drip irrigation add-on $1.00 per sq ft; pilot add-ons (water retention feature, sheet mulching $1.00 per sq ft; bee hotel and owl box up to $50 each; rain barrel up to $75 each, limit 2 per meter). New values apply to projects with pre-inspection on or after August 18, 2026. Optional design assistance reimburses the $150 designer fee after completion.

May apply

These cover only part of the county. Check that your address or utility is in the service area.

  • OpenPlan required

    SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    $2.00 per sq ft of lawn removed; optional tree add-on of $100 per tree up to 5 trees ($500). Local water agencies may add to this.

    Up to $10,000 per household

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    South Coast AQMD Residential Electric Lawn and Garden Rebate

    South Coast Air Quality Management District

    Up to $250 per rebate; up to 3 rebates per household for the life of the program (one per equipment category)

    Up to $750 per household

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    SoCal Water$mart Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    Rain barrel $35 each (max 2); cistern 200-500 gal $250, 501-999 gal $300, 1000+ gal $350 (max 1)

    Up to $350 per household

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    SoCal Water$mart Flow Monitor Device Pilot Rebate

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    Base incentive of $100 per qualifying flow monitor device; may be higher by agency

    Up to $100 per household

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    SoCal Water$mart Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    $80 per controller for landscapes under 1 acre; $35 per station for landscapes over 1 acre (base Metropolitan amounts; many agencies add more, e.g., South Pasadena $250 and Palmdale $150)

    Up to $80 per household

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    SoCal Water$mart Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle Rebate

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    Starts at $2 per nozzle; amounts vary by agency

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    SoCal Water$mart Soil Moisture Sensor System Rebate

    Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

    Starts at $80 per controller and $35 per station; amounts vary by agency and funding (LADWP lists up to $200 per unit, up to $35 per station)

Anywhere in California

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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