California

Yard rebates in Santa Monica

11 programs can pay Santa Monica residents for yard projects: 3 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. 1 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 Monica's own programs

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

  • Open

    City of Santa Monica Cash for Grass

    City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

    $3.50 per sq ft up to $6,000 for single-family (per Sept 2022 program guide; a city-linked event listing circa 2024 advertised up to $6,000 single family; current rate unverified)

    Up to $6,000 per household

  • Open

    City of Santa Monica Spray to Drip Rebate

    City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

    $2.00 per sq ft up to $4,000 for single-family homes; multi-family/commercial $2.00 per sq ft up to $6,000 per metered account, plus an additional $1.00 per sq ft up to $10,000 total (per the Sept 2022 program guide linked from the official page)

    Up to $4,000 per household

  • Status not posted

    City of Santa Monica Rain Harvest Rebate

    City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

    $200 for a 0-199 gal rain barrel; $500 for a 200-499 gal cistern; $2,000 for a 500+ gal cistern (per Sept 2022 guide)

    Up to $2,000 per household

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

  • Open

    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

  • Open

    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

  • Open

    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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