California

Yard rebates in Temecula

11 programs can pay Temecula residents for yard projects: 2 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. 3 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.

Temecula's own programs

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

  • Open

    Rancho Water Mulch Makeover Program

    Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water)

    50% off mulch purchases, up to $125 per voucher

    Up to $125 per household

  • OpenPlan required

    EMWD Turf Removal Rebate with Tree Add-On

    Eastern Municipal Water District

    $5 per sq ft total including $3 per sq ft from EMWD; optional $100 per new qualifying tree, up to five trees (only with the turf rebate)

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

  • OpenPlan required

    Western Water Local Turf Replacement Add-on

    Western Municipal Water District (Western Water)

    extra $3 per sq ft on top of the MWD turf rebate, first 1,000 sq ft only (up to $3,000 local portion)

    Up to $3,000 per household

  • Open

    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

  • Open

    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

  • Open

    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

Plan your Temecula yard project in Sow

Lay out the new planting on a photo of your yard with plants native to the area, and keep the plant list ready for the application.

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