Native plants and pollinator habitat · California

Upper District Residential Plant Voucher

Run by Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District), with Metropolitan Water District

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Voucher worth up to $250 of qualifying plants
Maximum
$250 per household
Who qualifies
Residents in the Upper District service area with a recent water bill showing the site address and account number. One voucher per water account address per 5 years.
Where
Residents in the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District service area with a recent water bill.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Voucher or coupon
Official program page

What you do

Get a voucher and buy climate-appropriate plants from a partner nursery, then plant them at your home.

Requirements

  • Apply online and provide a copy of a recent water bill
  • Present voucher before buying plants; no plants bought before the issue date
  • Redeem by voucher expiration date at the designated partner nursery only
  • Plants must be on the Qualifying Plants list
  • Install at the application address within 60 days of redemption; site visit/photos possible
  • Unused balance is void; not redeemable for cash

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online at upperdistrict.org/residential-plant-voucher-program/ with water bill
  2. 2If qualified, receive a voucher
  3. 3Present voucher at partner nursery (originally Garden View Nursery, Irwindale) and buy qualifying plants
  4. 4Plant within 60 days

Timing and deadlines

not published

Voucher expiration printed on each voucher; 60 days to plant

Combining it with other programs

Eligible registrants may also receive a free WaterSmart Home Kit (2024 announcement)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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