Lawn replacement · California

GWP Turf Replacement Rebate

Run by Glendale Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$2.00 per sq ft per the GWP Turf Replacement page and MWD's SoCal Water$mart terms (project size 250 to 5,000 sq ft); GWP's separate Home Rebates page lists $3 per sq ft (updated 11/1/2025). Optional MWD tree add-on of $100 per tree, up to 5 trees ($500). Amounts are subject to change and availability.
Maximum
$10,000 per household
Who qualifies
GWP water customers (homeowners and businesses) in Metropolitan Water District's service area with existing living turf; dead turf or bare dirt does not qualify.
Where
Glendale Water and Power customers with existing living turf; dead turf or bare dirt does not qualify.
Status
Open. Per official GWP page (checked 2026-10-17); rebate amounts based on availability at approval; no closing date stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace 250 to 5,000 sq ft of lawn with drought-tolerant and native plants, drip/efficient irrigation and rainwater capture.

Requirements

  • 250 to 5,000 sq ft of turf; at least 250 sq ft removed (or all turf if the property has less)
  • Reserve funds and get approval before touching the lawn; 180 days to finish and request the rebate; reserved amount cannot be increased
  • At least 3 plants per 100 sq ft; no live turf or turf-look grasses; no synthetic turf
  • A stormwater retention feature (such as rain garden, swale, rock garden, rain barrel)
  • No hardscape within the transformed area except permeable; replace or modify overhead spray sprinklers
  • 3-inch mulch ring around plants and no bare soil
  • Pre and post photos, a landscape plan and a water bill; follow Glendale zoning, and get a Public Works permit for parkway plantings over 12 inches

The plan or design it asks for

A landscape plan showing the project area and stormwater feature, plus before photos and a water bill, is submitted with the SoCal Water$mart application (per the SoCal Water$mart terms). No district-supplied design.

Native plant lists for the area: Glendale

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 Glendale Water and Power's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Measure your project area accurately
  2. 2Apply for a reservation online at SoCal Water$mart (socalwatersmart.com) before touching any turf
  3. 3Wait for approval, then complete the project within 180 days
  4. 4Submit the rebate request with completion photos on SoCal Water$mart
  5. 5Contact GWP 855-550-4497 or [email protected] with questions

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of living turf removed and the $10,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

180 days to complete after reservation; payment time not published

180 days after reservation

Combining it with other programs

Not stated

Sources

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

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