After the reservation, you will have 180 days to complete the project and submit your request for a rebate. Metropolitan Water District is offering a rebate of $2.00 per square foot up to 5,000 square feet of converted yard per year. Your water agency may offer an additional rebate incentive.
Rebate Eligibility · Sustainable Approach · How Do I Apply · Turf Replacement Program FAQsTurf replacement rebates of up to $3.50 per square foot are the result of programs offered by the Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Water Authority program offers $1.50 per square foot. In May, MWD increased its incentive from $1 to $2 per square foot for its SoCal Water$mart Turf Removal Program.
Once your project has been completed, visit the Turf Replacement Rebate Application to request your rebate by completing “Post Project: Request for Rebate Application” The project start approval will specify the estimated rebate amount based on the square footage and information provided. Your square footage amount cannot be increased from the original amount reserved. Login as a “Returning
The Rebate. Get $2 or more per square foot for up to 5,000 square feet of lawn converted in your front or back yard. Your water agency may offer an additional rebate incentive. You may be eligible for additional rebates on devices such as weather based irrigation controllers, soil moisture sensors, rotating nozzles, rain barrels or cisterns
The turf replacement program is only intended to augment local turf removal rebates based on square footage, not on total feet allowed or total rebate amount. If, for example, your local program only allows up to 750 square feet of turf removed to be rebated at $1 per square foot, and you are removing 1,000 square feet, you may expect a total combined rebate of $1,750.
Once your project start has been approved, your rebate amount cannot be increased from the amount reserved. Have a photo or scanned copy of your recent water or energy bill if you are on a domestic well for the property for proof of service within the designated area.
Up to $2 per square foot of removed and replaced turf will be rebated per eligible household. The total rebated amount, including any rebates the homeowner has already applied for from another agency, can't exceed a total of $2 per square foot. Your browser does not support HTML5 video playback.
Jul 09, 2015· The program funded turf removal projects by subsidizing $2 of every square foot of grass removed, up to $6,000 for residential properties; and $1 per square foot up to $25,000 for commercial...
Turf removal and replacement with California Native Plants and/or pollinator-friendly plants that are “low to very low” water use. / At least one tree incorporated into the project can be an existing tree per every 1/4 acre; Reutilization of existing infrastructure such as irrigation systems or walkways
Sep 30, 2015· The turf removal program was designed with 19 million people and 300 cities in mind. The objectives of the program are accelerating the state mandate of 20% reduction in water use by 2020, increase public awareness, and create the snowballing effect of market transformation, he said.
Mar 07, 2019· On Feb. 12, the water district’s board doubled the rebates in its Turf Replacement Program from $1 to $2 per square foot and increased the eligible area from 1,500
Apr 08, 2019· Turf rebate programs have proven popular in Southern California, and funds could go quickly. Water Authority offers free landscaping classes While rebates can provide a big boost to landscaping makeover projects, it’s also important to start planning before you start planting.
Jul 09, 2015· The program funded turf removal projects by subsidizing $2 of every square foot of grass removed, up to $6,000 for residential properties; and $1 per square foot up to $25,000 for commercial...
Apr 16, 2015· The MWD offers rebates for artificial turf, but some cities ban it.... The MWD has to approve any replacement project before it begins.... The L.A. County measure would increase funding
Taxability of Rebates: Federal Tax Issues. When a water utility makes rebate payments to a private property owner -- either residential or business -- to cover part or all of the cost of onsite, localized infrastructure LI, for example, turf replacement, permeable pavers, or rain gardens, the principal federal income tax issue is whether these payments are taxable to the property owner under...
LADWP’s current residential turf removal rebate is unchanged at $1.75 per square of grass removed and converted to a California Friendly landscape with a maximum of 1,500 square feet per project. In preparation for a turf removal project, customers are encouraged to attend a free, three hour long California Friendly® Landscape Training...
Turf removal and replacement with California Native Plants and/or pollinator-friendly plants that are “low to very low” water use. / At least one tree incorporated into the project can be an existing tree per every 1/4 acre; Reutilization of existing infrastructure such as irrigation systems or walkways
We’ve increased our rebate incentive amount—there's no better time to convert to water smart landscaping! Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, the Southern Nevada Water Authority will rebate $3 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with desert landscaping up to the first 10,000 square feet converted per property, per year.. Beyond the first 10,000 feet, the Water...
Rebates Check to see if you qualify for rebates to support your lawn conversion project. Rebate programs may be available from your local water supplier or DWR. Many programs require you to apply for funding before you start your project. Visit Save Our Water Rebates and/or contact your local water supplier to find out more. Look Around
Sep 30, 2015· The turf removal program was designed with 19 million people and 300 cities in mind. The objectives of the program are accelerating the state mandate of 20% reduction in water use by 2020, increase public awareness, and create the snowballing effect of market transformation, he said.
Southern California Rebate Program. Water and energy use conservation program. Due to California's conservation initiative, we are offering various water and energy saving home improvement rebates and incentives for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura County homeowners wishing to switch to energy/water saving home upgrades.
Aug 09, 2014· -- Offer: 50 cents per square foot for turf replacement, plus 25 cents per square foot for switching to drip irrigation. Maximum during a 24-month period : $2,500 for residential customers
Sep 16, 2019· A new focus on turf replacement not just removal has lots more rules to meet to get your $2 per square foot rebate. You Can Rip Out Your SoCal Lawn For
Turf Replacement Program Rebate Requirements In order to be eligible for a rebate, you must apply and receive project start approval before removing any turf grass. Please visit socalwatersmart.com to view additional program requirements and begin the application process. New front yard and/or parkway projects must follow City of Anaheim Landscaping Requirements.