Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart)
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California / SoCal WaterSmart
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart) in its San Diego, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, through the SoCal WaterSmart program, offers $2 per square foot for homeowners who remove lawn turf and replace it with drought-tolerant landscaping. The City of San Diego also offers its own Landscape Transformation Program layered on top. Applications are submitted online, and pre-approval is required before removing turf. San Diego County Water Authority member agencies participate.
Must get pre-approval before removing turf; replace with water-efficient plants or permeable surface; available to water customers of San Diego County Water Authority member agencies; additional city rebates may stack on top
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Diego, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SDHC Housing Rehabilitation Program, Home Repair Grant Up to $15,000 grant for emergency/accessibility repairs
- SDHC ADU Finance Program Up to $250,000 construction-to-permanent loan at 1%-4% fixed
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Low Income Up to 19% of purchase price (max ~$125,000 loan) + $10,000 closing cost grant
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Middle Income $40,000 deferred loan + $10,000 closing cost grant
Key Details
- $2.00/sq ft to remove lawn turf and replace with drought-tolerant plants
- Must get pre-approval before removing turf, apply online first
- Available to SDC Water Authority member agency customers
- City of San Diego Landscape Transformation may stack additional rebate
- Apply at socalwatersmart.com or call 1-888-376-3314
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, subject to Metropolitan Water District funding levels
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart) in San Diego, CA?
The Grant Map record states: $2.00 per square foot of turf removed (residential); no cap stated. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart) in San Diego?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Metropolitan Water District Turf Removal Rebate (SoCal WaterSmart) in San Diego, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California / SoCal WaterSmart; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-888-376-3314. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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