Lawn replacement · California

LA County Waterworks Grass Replacement (Cash for Grass) Rebate

Run by Los Angeles County Public Works, Waterworks Districts

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1 per sq ft
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Customers of LACWD 21, 37 or 40. Grass must be maintained (brown/yellow grass still qualifies, verified by historical aerial photos). Projects completed before applying are not eligible.
Where
Customers of LA County Waterworks Districts 21 (Kagel Canyon), 37 (Acton) and 40 (Antelope Valley).
Status
Open. Currently funded while funds last, first-come first-served; fund gauge on page.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace 500 to 5,000 sq ft of lawn with native or drought-tolerant landscaping.

Requirements

  • 500 to 5,000 sq ft
  • New landscaping includes native/drought-tolerant plants, mulch or decomposed granite, rock, un-grouted stepping stones or permeable hardscape
  • Artificial turf not eligible
  • Complete within 6 months
  • Post-inspection required

How to apply

  1. 1Submit application via the district link (pw.lacounty.gov/wwd/cfg/)
  2. 2Wait for pre-approval (1-2 weeks)
  3. 3Stop watering the grass area to be replaced
  4. 4Complete conversion within six months
  5. 5Pass post-inspection
  6. 6Receive rebate check

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn removed and the $5,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Pre-approval 1-2 weeks; 6 months to complete; check at least 6-8 weeks after post-inspection

6 months after approval

Combining it with other programs

Not stated; a 2015 City of Lancaster report mentioned an AVEK add-on of $1, unverified now

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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