Long Beach Water Lawn-to-Garden
As of October 20, 2026, Long Beach Utilities (Water) pays $3.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn-to-Garden, up to 5,000 square feet or $15,000.
Lawn-to-Garden (L2G)
- Rate
- $3.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 5,000 sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $15,000
- Smallest project
- 250 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- At least 65% of the area in low-water or native plants.
- Include a rain garden or other stormwater feature.
- Mulch the converted area.
- drip / bubblers / microspray; no spray heads
Steps, in order
- Apply on Long Beach Utilities (Water)’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
- Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
- Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.
Apply on Long Beach Utilities (Water)’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Wholesaler and members
Wholesale supplier: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Serves: Los Angeles County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Long Beach Utilities (Water) lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/los-angeles-county/lbwd, terms verified October 20, 2026.
Check that this supplier serves your address.Free · Any California address · No sign-up. Lekua does not apply for you; you apply with your water supplier.