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Mission Springs Water District

Money back for replacing grass with desert landscaping

Mission Springs Water District water customers may get a rebate for replacing lawn with approved desert-friendly landscaping. Get approval before removing the grass.

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What you can get

$2 per square foot for approved lawn replacement, up to the program limit.

Who it's for

Mission Springs Water District water customers with a lawn at a home or business.

What you need to know

  • Your property must have the water district water service.
  • Arrange the required inspection before removing your lawn.
  • The water district must approve the plants and project.
  • The limit is $3,000 for homes and $10,000 for commercial projects.

Your next step

  1. Ask the water district for the turf-removal application and inspection.
  2. Wait for approval, then follow its project and rebate steps.
Go to program website

You will go to the program's own website.

More details and sources

Full program information

Official program name: MSWD turf-removal rebate

Benefits and limits

$2 per square foot; residential cap $3,000 and commercial cap $10,000.

Full requirements

For eligible MSWD customer properties converting lawn to approved desert-friendly landscaping. Arrange a pre-conversion inspection with the owner or designee present, obtain approval of the planting list, sign the project agreement and receive notice to proceed before conversion. After approval the project generally must be completed within four months, with extensions at MSWD discretion.

Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026

Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.

Availability and area

Provider confirmation needed

Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.

For Mission Springs Water District customers in its Desert Hot Springs service area. Confirm the property has MSWD water service; a city mailing address alone is insufficient.

Utility information

Mission Springs Water District

A utility mentioned here is not proof that your account qualifies. Check with the program.

Areas listed in the source

Desert Hot Springs

Where this information comes from

Mission Springs Water District - official program information

Information collected Oct 30, 2026.

Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.

DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.