Lawn replacement · California

LVMWD Turf Replacement Program

Run by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (with Metropolitan Water District, SoCal Water$mart)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rebate per sq ft via SoCal Water$mart; amount not published on LVMWD page (MWD base is $2 per sq ft)
Who qualifies
Eligible LVMWD customers as shown by the SoCal Water$mart eligibility check; discounts through YourSmartYard.org also mentioned.
Where
Eligible Las Virgenes Municipal Water District customers, checked through SoCal Water$mart.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace lawn with climate-appropriate landscaping using a landscape plan, with pre-approval before starting.

Requirements

  • Landscape plan
  • Five before photos including landmarks
  • Eight after photos including landmarks
  • Recent water bill with both applications
  • Do not start until pre-application approved
  • DIY or certified landscape professional; 180 days to finish and apply

The plan or design it asks for

Landscape plan submitted with the pre-application on SoCalWaterSmart.com, before starting work.

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 LVMWD's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Prepare plan, before photos and recent water bill
  2. 2Reserve funds at SoCalWaterSmart.com with photos and bill
  3. 3Complete project within 180 days
  4. 4Submit after photos and bill on SoCalWaterSmart.com
  5. 5Check arrives by mail 8 to 10 weeks after approval

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of turf removed (MWD base rate). The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

Enter an area to see an estimate

Timing and deadlines

Check 8-10 weeks after approval; 180 days to complete

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 See something out of date?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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