HOA & commercial landscape maintenance in Orange County & Los Angeles.

Funding may offset conversion costs

In Southern California, the Metropolitan Water District's commercial turf program lists a base incentive of $2 per square foot, subject to agency supplements, approval and available funding. Some local water agencies offer higher incentives.

• Existing grass generally must be present when you apply.
• Apply and secure written approval before removing turf or starting work.
• Programs may require water-efficient irrigation, approved planting and stormwater features.
• Eligibility, project size, and available funds vary by water utility.

New rules for decorative grass

California is phasing out potable-water irrigation of nonfunctional turf—grass not used for recreation or community activities—at covered properties. It does not necessarily require grass removal.

Exceptions and later deadlines apply in some cases. Functional recreation lawns and certain tree-health irrigation may be treated differently.