Rebates
Rebates are available for indoor and outdoor water-saving devices for homes and businesses, including turf removal. Additional incentives may also be available through your local water agency. Contact your local water agency for information on additional rebates and incentives that may be available. For details on available Metropolitan rebates and eligibility, click the button below.
Steps on How To Apply for Turf Replacement Program
Turf Removal Rebates for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) customers and Public Agencies
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers rebates for qualifying commercial, industrial, and institutional properties and public agencies that replace turf with sustainable, water-efficient landscaping.
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional: $2 per square foot, up to 50,000 square feet per water meter address per fiscal year.
- Public Agencies: $3 per square foot, up to 200,000 square feet per water meter address per fiscal year.
Public agencies may also receive free project assistance. Rebate amounts are subject to change and funding availability. Applicants must receive approval before removing turf.
AB 1572 - Nonfunctional Turf Irrigation Ban
Assembly Bill 1572 (2023) prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on public, commercial, and HOA common areas. The law takes effect in phases, beginning with government and public properties in January 2027, with full implementation for commercial and HOA properties by 2031.
Free Commercial Water Use Surveys
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers free water use surveys for qualifying commercial, industrial, and institutional sites, including schools, parks, and government facilities, as well as HOA common areas. These surveys evaluate irrigation systems and site conditions, and provide recommendations to improve water use efficiency, including potential system repairs, equipment updates, and irrigation scheduling
Water Savings Incentive Program
The Water Savings Incentive Program (WSIP) provides financial incentives for customized water efficiency projects including:
- Installation of commercial or industrial high-efficiency equipment;
- Industrial process improvements;
- Agricultural and landscape water efficiency improvements; and
Water management services.
The program is open to all commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, and large landscape customers with qualifying projects within Metropolitan’s 5,200 square mile service area.
On-site Retrofit Program
Metropolitan’s On-site Retrofit Program provides financial incentives directly to public or private property owners to convert their potable water irrigation or industrial water systems to recycled water service. Incentives of up to $195 per acre-foot for five years of estimated water use are available, with a cap at the actual retrofit costs.