Electric lawn equipment · California

South Coast AQMD Residential Electric Lawn and Garden Rebate

Run by South Coast Air Quality Management District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $250 per rebate; up to 3 rebates per household for the life of the program (one per equipment category)
Maximum
$750 per household
Who qualifies
Residents within South Coast AQMD jurisdiction. Households may get up to 3 rebates total, each for a different equipment category.
Where
Residents within South Coast AQMD: Orange County, the LA County portion, and urbanized parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Status
Open. Per 2026 FAQ (dated Aug 2026); funding status not stated, historically first-come first-served until funds run out.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy new cordless battery-electric lawn mower, trimmer, leaf blower or chainsaw and scrap a like-for-like working gas tool at an approved dismantler.

Requirements

  • Eligible: new battery-powered lawn mowers (including robotic), leaf blowers, chainsaws, trimmers (weed wackers, brush cutters, edgers)
  • Not eligible: used/refurbished, corded, bundled combo packages, eBay or resale marketplace purchases
  • Turn in like-for-like operational gas equipment to an approved dismantler; form must be signed and stamped; bring ID
  • Apply within 6 months of purchase; started applications must be completed within 6 months
  • Upload itemized receipt showing purchase date, item, discounts, price before sales tax

How to apply

  1. 1Buy eligible equipment online or from a retailer
  2. 2Start the online application, enter info, upload receipt and check Request Dismantler's Verification Form
  3. 3Receive emailed dismantler form and return link
  4. 4Take old gas equipment, form and valid ID to an approved dismantler; get form signed and stamped
  5. 5Upload signed form, sign and submit application
  6. 6Rebate processed

Timing and deadlines

Typically 1-2 months after approval; up to 3-4 months with delays

6 months after purchase date

Combining it with other programs

Some cities fund additional rebates (e.g., Irvine); Burbank offers separate commercial-only rebate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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