Following the success of other incentive programs focusing on landscaping and turf grass removal the turf replacement program aims to combine turf removal irrigation modification and rainwater retention or filtration to support reuse or soil absorption of rainwater.
Artificial grass incentives.
With the rebates in place more and more residents are opting to remove their natural grass lawn and replace it with more drought friendly plants and materials.
Artificial turf is not eligible for a rebate for.
Please be advised that the rebate is not available until after completion of the drought conversion project.
Replace your turf grass and receive a rebate of up to 2 000.
The department of water resources dwr has a rebate program for removing turf and replacing it with landscapes that require little water at california single family residences to support the state s drought response.
Scwa residential customers may receive a rebate of 50 square foot up to a maximum of 1 000 per household or 1 50 square foot.
Artificial grass rebates turf replacement incentives california drought guide share governor jerry brown s recent state of emergency declaration plus overall public awareness of the california drought have resulted in some new rebate opportunities for local homeowners and businesses.