Lawn replacement · California

City of South Pasadena Turf Replacement and Irrigation Rebates

Run by City of South Pasadena with Metropolitan Water District (SoCal Water$mart)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Turf $4 per sq ft (up to 5,000 sq ft); weather-based controller $250 per unit under 1 acre (limit 2); soil moisture sensor $150 per unit; hose bib controller $35; rotating nozzle $2 each (min 30); rain barrel $35 (limit 2); cistern up to $250-$350
Maximum
$20,000 per household
Who qualifies
South Pasadena water customers
Where
South Pasadena water customers, with rebates from Metropolitan Water District plus a city supplement.
Status
Open. Per city page; first-come first-served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace turf or install weather-based controllers, soil moisture sensors, nozzles, rain barrels or cisterns, with city topping up the MWD rebate.

Requirements

  • Apply through SoCal Water$mart; check for pre-approval requirements
  • Apply within 90 days of purchase; itemized receipt; account zero balance
  • Rebate cannot exceed device cost

How to apply

  1. 1Apply at socalwatersmart.com
  2. 2Check qualifying devices and pre-approval requirement
  3. 3City supplement combined into rebate check

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of turf replaced and the $20,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

City portion 4-6 weeks

Combining it with other programs

Combine with city tree, plant and drip rebates

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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