Lawn replacement · California

West Basin Residential Grass Replacement Rebate

Run by West Basin Municipal Water District

Limited fundsPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rebate starting at $5 per sq ft of grass removed in eligible areas (the application steps on the same page say up to $6 per sq ft through SoCal Water$mart), plus a free landscape design valued at about $1,500, plus a $100 per tree rebate (up to 5 trees) from Metropolitan Water District. Optional rotating sprinkler nozzles add $2 per nozzle (minimum 30 nozzles).
Who qualifies
West Basin Municipal Water District residential customers with at least 250 sq ft of living green grass; only existing turf areas count.
Where
Residential customers in the West Basin Municipal Water District service area with at least 250 sq ft of living grass.
Status
Limited funds. Interest list for the next round (contacts starting fall 2026); rebate offered while funds last.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace at least 250 sq ft of living grass with a water-efficient landscape using a free district-provided design.

Requirements

  • Minimum 250 sq ft of living green grass
  • A free West Basin landscape design is required before applying for the rebate
  • Landscape plan must include at least one stormwater retention feature (rock garden, rain garden, dry river bed, swale, berm, grading, rain barrels or cisterns)
  • Project should replace or modify overhead spray sprinklers with more efficient irrigation
  • At least 5 color photos of the turf area, a simple landscape plan, and a recent water bill photo
  • Do not start work until you get the approval email from SoCal Water$mart (about 2-3 weeks); 180 days to finish after approval, then upload completion photos

The plan or design it asks for

The official page says the free district-provided design (about $1,500 value) is needed prior to applying. You also submit a simple landscape plan showing the area and your stormwater retention feature with the SoCal Water$mart application.

Native plant lists for the area: Inglewood, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson

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 West Basin's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Add your name to the West Basin interest list / design request form on the official page
  2. 2A West Basin representative contacts you for the free design (interest list contacted starting fall 2026)
  3. 3After receiving the design, apply for the rebate on the SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement page (Part 1)
  4. 4Wait for the approval email, then complete the project within 180 days
  5. 5Upload completion photos on SoCal Water$mart (Part 2) for evaluation and final payment

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of grass removed. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

Enter an area to see an estimate

Timing and deadlines

2-3 weeks to hear back after applying; 180 days to complete after approval; payment time not published

180 days after approval

Combining it with other programs

MWD tree add-on stated; rain barrels via district interest list; SoCal Water$mart device rebates

Sources

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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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