Trees · California

SDG&E Community Tree Rebate Program

Run by San Diego Gas & Electric

EndedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$25 for a 1-gallon tree, $35 for 5-gallon, $50 for 15-gallon; up to five rebates per year
Maximum
$250 per household
Who qualifies
Qualifying residential customers in certain ZIP codes; no yard required (containers allowed).
Where
SDG&E residential customers in qualifying low-canopy ZIP codes.
Status
Ended. SDG&E page says the program is closed and not available in 2025; no 2026 reopening found.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Plant or pot a tree and claim a rebate.

Requirements

  • Qualifying ZIP code
  • Call 811 before digging

How to apply

  1. 1Program closed; check sdge.com tree programs page for any return

Timing and deadlines

not published

Closed

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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