Lawn replacement · California

FMWD Landscape Design Rebate

Run by Foothill Municipal Water District

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1,000
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
FMWD customers applying to MWD Turf Replacement Program. Altadena homeowners with Eaton Fire damaged landscapes are exempt from the existing-turf requirement.
Where
Foothill Municipal Water District customers applying to the MWD Turf Replacement Program.
Status
Open. Subject to funding, may be suspended when funds run out.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Hire a professional to design a native garden as part of an MWD turf replacement project.

Requirements

  • Apply to MWD Turf Replacement Program at socalwatersmart.com
  • Landscape design plans approved by MWD or its representative
  • Provide MWD Letter to Proceed to FMWD
  • Complete the FY 26-28 Landscape Design Rebate Application PDF

The plan or design it asks for

Professional landscape design plans, approved by MWD staff, submitted via the turf program.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check FMWD's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Apply to MWD turf program and get Letter to Proceed
  2. 2Complete FY 26-28 Landscape Design Rebate Application
  3. 3Submit to FMWD with proof of approval

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Add-on to MWD turf replacement

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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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