Trees · California

City of South Pasadena Tree Rebate

Run by City of South Pasadena Public Works, Sustainability Division

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $100 per tree, maximum 10 per household
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
South Pasadena water customers (name must match water account, zero balance).
Where
South Pasadena water customers whose name matches the water account.
Status
Open. Per city page; first-come first-served, may end without notice.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Plant approved native or drought-tolerant trees on your property.

Requirements

  • Choose from the city's pre-approved list of protected native and drought-tolerant trees
  • Pre-approval form must be approved before starting
  • At least 3 color before photos (one of the property, two of the nonnative or turf area)
  • After planting: application, approved pre-approval form, receipts and at least 3 after photos
  • Apply within 90 days of purchase; itemized paid receipt (invoices not accepted)

The plan or design it asks for

City pre-approval form listing approved trees with before photos, approved before purchase.

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 City of South Pasadena's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Submit pre-approval form with 3+ before photos
  2. 2After approval buy and plant trees
  3. 3Submit rebate application, approved form, receipts and 3+ after photos by email to [email protected], mail, or in person at City Hall
  4. 4Processed within 4-6 weeks

Timing and deadlines

4-6 weeks processing

Combining it with other programs

Can be combined with the water-efficient plants and drip rebates and MWD SoCal Water$mart rebates

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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