Pasadena Water and Power Turf Replacement Rebate

Remove at least 250 sq ft of living lawn and replace with plants, rainfall capture, mulch and efficient irrigation.

• Minimum 250 sq ft (or whole yard if under 250 sq ft); maximum 5,000 sq ft residential
• At least 3 plants per 100 sq ft
• Rainfall capture: rain garden, barrels, cisterns, berms, swales or grading
• 3-inch organic mulch ring around all plants
• No synthetic turf, turf-like plants or invasive species
• Irrigation: convert overhead sprays to drip, micro-spray, bubblers or rotating/cap heads, or remove irrigation and hand-water
• Tree add-on must be part of the turf application

1. 1Apply on SoCal Water$mart before removing any turf
2. 2Wait for email with rebate reservation number
3. 3Complete project within 180 days
4. 4Submit Step 2 Rebate Application on the Turf Replacement Application

180 days to complete; review about 4-5 weeks; payment 8-10 weeks after approval

Same application as MWD SoCal Water$mart turf program (this is that program locally administered)

• https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/turfreplacement/ (official page)
• https://socalwatersmart.com/en/residential/rebates/available-rebates/turf-replacement-program/

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 See something out of date?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

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