California Turf Rebate Program
AB 1572-Compliant Turf Conversions by Southern California's Turf Conversion Specialists
Estimate your turf rebate
- $2 per sq ft
- Max 50,000 sq ft per application
- One application per water meter per year
- 250 sq ft minimum
Estimates only. Rebates are capped at 50,000 sq ft per water meter per fiscal year, with a 250 sq ft minimum. Rates are set by Metropolitan Water District and your local water agency and change based on available funding.
Get My Exact RebateAll commercial and industrial properties are required by law to stop irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water by January 1, 2028, or face up to $500 per day in fines.
W. Brothers Landscape works directly with MWDOC and The Metropolitan Water District to maximize rebates for commercial and industrial property owners. As a result, 90% of the properties we manage are compliant or actively working toward compliance.
of the properties we manage are compliant or working toward it.
We handle everything from start to finish.
Our tried-and-true method meets the stringent criteria set to qualify for rebates and become AB 1572-compliant before the deadline. We manage everything including the design, rebate application, pre- and post-inspection meetings, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
We're turf conversion experts for a reason.
Our post-installation warranty guarantees all plants for the life expectancy of the plant and all irrigation for one year while we maintain the property.
We will get you the maximum rebate available.
Never receive a change order.
We always stay on budget.
Experience unmatched communication throughout the entire process.
Why act now?
Rebates are running out.
Capitalize on $2 per sqft before funding is gone.
The process takes 6 months from start to finish – there is no time to waste.
Avoid fines of up to $500 per day.
Save 50-70% on water bills.
Maintain your property value.
Stay competitive in the market.
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Fill out the form and our team will call you to go over your rebate and timeline.
AB 1572 & Turf Rebate FAQ
What is AB 1572?
AB 1572 is a California law signed in October 2023. It bans using potable (drinking) water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, public agency properties, and HOA common areas. Commercial and industrial property owners must comply by January 1, 2028.
What is nonfunctional turf?
Nonfunctional turf is grass that's only there for looks. Lawns in parking lots, road medians, parkways, and around business park buildings all count. Putting a fence around it doesn't make it functional.
What counts as functional turf?
Grass that people actually use for recreation or community activities, like sports fields, school fields, and picnic areas. Functional turf is exempt from AB 1572.
When does my property have to comply?
State and local government properties: January 1, 2027. Commercial, industrial, and institutional properties: January 1, 2028. HOA common areas, mobile home parks, and retirement communities: January 1, 2029. Government properties in disadvantaged communities have until January 1, 2031.
Are there self-certification requirements?
Yes. By June 30, 2030, commercial, industrial, institutional, and government properties with more than 5,000 square feet of irrigated area must certify compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board, and recertify every three years. HOA properties over 5,000 square feet follow by June 30, 2031.
Who is exempt from AB 1572?
Residential lawns, cemeteries, functional turf, and any area irrigated with recycled (non-potable) water.
What happens if I don't comply?
Enforcement is handled through your local water supplier. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to $500 per day, and converting late means missing the rebate funding that's available now.
Do I have to tear out all of my grass?
No. The law restricts watering nonfunctional turf with drinking water. It doesn't require removing it. But turf that can't be watered will die, so most owners replace it with a water-efficient landscape and use the rebate to cover part of the cost.
How much is the turf rebate?
Commercial turf rebates through Metropolitan Water District start at $2 per square foot of grass removed. Rates can change based on available funding, and funds are first-come, first-served. W Brothers Landscape tracks current rates and handles the application to make sure you get the maximum rebate available.
Is there a maximum rebate?
Yes. Commercial rebates are capped at 50,000 square feet of turf per application, with one application per water meter per fiscal year. The minimum is 250 square feet. Larger properties can often phase their conversion across multiple meters or years. Some programs also pay an extra $100 per new tree, up to five trees.
What does a project need to qualify for the rebate?
The rebate has to be reserved before any grass is removed or work begins. Qualifying projects need at least three California Friendly plants per 100 square feet of grass removed, a stormwater retention feature like a rain garden or swale, permeable hardscape such as mulch or decomposed granite, and overhead spray sprinklers replaced or upgraded to a water-efficient system. Synthetic turf doesn't qualify. Projects must be finished within 180 days of approval.
Can I combine the turf rebate with other rebates?
Yes. In Orange County, MWDOC's Spray-to-Drip rebate can be stacked with the turf replacement rebate when spray sprinklers are swapped for drip irrigation.
How long does a turf conversion take?
About 6 months from start to finish, including design, the rebate application, pre- and post-inspections, and installation. To meet the January 1, 2028 deadline, plan to start by July 2027.
What areas do you serve?
W Brothers Landscape handles turf conversions for commercial and industrial properties throughout Orange County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County.
