Long Beach, CA Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Long Beach Utilities pays $3.00 per square foot, plus up to $1,500 towards design to Long Beach homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 250 square feet.
The Long Beach turf removal rebate
Lawn to Garden, run by Long Beach Utilities.
$3.00 per square foot, plus up to $1,500 towards design
- Most California programs run on the Metropolitan Water District regional base rate, and your retail agency may add to it
- Between 250 and 5,000 square feet per property per year
- Apply and receive approval before removing any turf
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Long Beach is unusual in funding design work as well as the removal itself.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Long Beach Utilities rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Long Beach
The planting palette for zone 10a is shared across California and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the California xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Long Beach is the money above: Long Beach Utilities sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Long Beach is the money: Long Beach Utilities decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Long Beach, CA offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Long Beach Utilities runs the Lawn to Garden, paying $3.00 per square foot, plus up to $1,500 towards design. You must remove at least 250 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Long Beach Utilities rebate page.
How much is the Long Beach turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Long Beach Utilities's rate of $3.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,800. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $3,000.