Drought Tolerant Landscape Rebate Programs:

Orange County

Concerned about the drought? Want to do something about it? Your water service may provide big rebates for replacing your sprinklers or removing your turf!

Here is a resource for those researching drought tolerant landscape rebate programs. We’ve compiled a list of some helpful links on the topic that we’ll keep updated as time goes on.

TRU Landscape is serious about the current Orange County Drought. We want to provide you with the information necessary to make a decision about how you proceed with your landscaping. Just identify your water company, and then see if you are eligible for any of their landscape renewal programs. It’s all about saving water during the California Drought!

A Recently Installed Mulch Landscape after Turf Removal

There are a number of ways to reduce water consumption, and you may be able to receive a rebate for your drought tolerant landscape installation. Browse the links below, or call our office for more information at 1-866-487-1359.

First, identify your water company by looking at your water bill. Some websites can be hard to navigate. Look below for direct links to rebate information.

A compilation of resources for Drought Conscious Orange County Residents

Irvine Ranch Water District offers many Drought Tolerant Landscape Rebates for removing turf and/or changing out your sprinkler system and sprinkler timer.
Laguna Beach County Water District has multiple rebate options for turf removal and sprinkler system alteration.
Laguna Niguel, CA and and portions of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo have a Water Efficiency Rebate Program through the Moulton Niguel Water company.
For the Metropolitan Water District which includes Anaheim, Santa Ana, and many other areas in Orange County, go to this site for water conservation rebate information. It has Turf Removal Rebates as well.
The Orange County Water District offers this information on their rebate programs
Orange County, Municipal Water District offers a rebate on Smart Controllers and Sprinkler Timers as well Turf Removal Rebates
San Juan Capistrano offers a water conservation Rebate for Satellite Sprinkler Timers.
The Golden State Water Company offers rebates to customers in these Orange County cities: Buena Park, Cowan Heights, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Mirada, Lemon Heights, Los Alamitos, Orange, Placentia, Rossmoor, Santa Ana, Stanton, Yorba Linda

This list is obviously not complete yet. The rebate process can be a bit complicated at first, but we want to make it as smooth as possible for you! It will be well worth your time to install a native water saving landscape.

If you have another useful resource to add to this post, please share them in the comments section!

Ways to Save Water in Orange County

By changing your sprinkler nozzles to drip, removing your turf, or adding an irrigation smart timer, you may be eligible for water saving rebates from your water company.

There are many other ways to reduce water use that may not result in a refund. Still, installing pavers instead of grass, or synthetic turf instead of a lawn are great alternatives to traditional landscapes. If you currently have a lawn and would like to install something else, you may be able to get money back through a turf removal program!