Palmdale Water Water-Wise Landscape Conversion Program

Requirements

• Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
• At least 60% of the area in low-water or native plants.
• Cap or modify the existing sprinklers so nothing sprays; bubblers, drip or point irrigation replace them.
• Send the application with a design sketch and the plant coverage worksheet. PWD measures the area at a pre-inspection (no appointment unless the yard is locked) and mails a Notice to Proceed; sign and return it within 10 business days.
• Remove at least 400 sq ft of grass or other non-drought-tolerant landscape.
• Cover the whole area with plants, mulch or permeable hardscape (decomposed granite, or pavers, brick or rock laid without mortar or grout); no bare soil. Areas redone with new grass or solid hardscape come off the rebate area.
• Plants come from the City of Palmdale's approved list or the booklet 'Plants for the California High Desert', counted at mature size.
• Finish within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed; no extensions. Call (661) 947-4111 ext. 5002 for the final inspection; the check comes about six weeks after approval.
• Keep the landscape for 5 years. PWD may photograph the project and use the photos, cost and water-use data in its publicity.

Steps, in order

1. Apply on Palmdale Water District’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
2. Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
3. Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.