Thank you for visiting the San Diego County Water Authority’s Sustainable Landscapes Incentive Program website. As of July 1, 2018, we will no longer be accepting new applications. The San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies have joined the Landscape Transformation Program administered through the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program. This program is anticipated to start on July 9, 2018.
Please visit: SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program for more information on how to apply and the program requirements.
If you are already participating in the program, or are waiting for your application to be approved, and have questions or concerns, please Email:
sdcwa@waterwise-consulting.com
or call:
Toll-Free Number:
1-866-648-2925
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: If you are interested in participating in the new Landscape Transformation Program, please do not start your turf removal project until you have applied to the program and received an official Notice to Proceed. Projects that have been started or completed are not eligible for the incentive. Artificial turf does not qualify for the new incentive program. Other terms and conditions will apply.
Program Steps
- I certify that my proposed project meets the following conditions:
- Project area has a minimum of 500 square feet of existing turf to be replaced
- Project area has an in-ground operational irrigation system where the existing turf area is irrigated with potable water. Areas irrigated with recycled or well water are not eligible
- Project is located in the San Diego County Water Authority’s service area
- Project has not been started or been completed prior to being fully accepted into the program
- Create a user account (click on “New Applicants” link and complete Preliminary Application Form)
- Receive login instructions by e-mail
- If you are not the property owner, print, complete and submit the Property Authorization Form
- Demonstrate your understanding of SLP concepts by answering at least 80% of questions correctly The quiz will become available once you have created your login and password
- Enter a pre-qualification Class Code if you've participated in an approved Education & Training class (this code will be e-mailed separately to qualified applicants. If you did not receive a class code, please contact the Program Administrator at (866-648-2925 or e-mail SDCWA@waterwise-consulting.com)
- Copy of your most recent water utility bill
- Sketch of proposed project area(s) with dimensions
- Complete Worksheet 1: First Flush Volume (rainwater capture area) calculation
- Agree to a mutually agreeable inspection date and time when contacted by a program administrator
- During the inspection appointment, the inspector will require you to sign this form "Customer Authorization-Hold Harmless Form.”
- 1: First Flush Volume (rainwater capture) calculation, if revision needed
- 2: Detention Area calculation
- 3: Plant Coverage Area Calculation
- Planting plan
- Irrigation plan
- Low-impact design plan
- Receive NTP by email. The NTP confirms your enrollment in the program
- Implement your project within 120 calendar days
- If you are unable to complete your project within 120 days, you must notify the Program Administrator in advance. Extensions are not guaranteed and are treated on a case-by-case basis. If you have not received an official extension approval, you may forfeit your incentive
- Begin your project upon receipt of an NTP
- Reminder: As you implement your project, please be diligent in tracking your eligible project costs by collecting receipts for (see Terms and Conditions for a detailed list of eligible and in-eligible project costs). Additional proof of payment may be required.
- Receipts/invoices should include:
- Purchase date
- Vendor name
- Vendor telephone number
- Invoices shall itemize costs separately for materials and labor
- Complete and submit the online Payment Request Form upon project completion
- Submit the following (required):
- Photos of completed project (a minimum of five (5) photos of each separate area); additional photos may be required. Photos should capture the following:
- Planting area
- Irrigation system (if applicable)
- Soil amendments (compost, mulch)
- Detention area, including rain barrels/cisterns (if applicable)
- Panoramic view of the project area
- Paid receipts/invoices (itemizing materials and labor costs). Reminder: Labor costs are not eligible towards the incentive
- Photos of completed project (a minimum of five (5) photos of each separate area); additional photos may be required. Photos should capture the following:
- Notice: You may be selected for a post-conversion site inspection, if so you will be contacted by the Program Administrator to schedule your appointment
- If your final incentive amount is $600 or more, you will receive a 1099-MISC form. Please complete and return this form via U.S. Mail
- Once your documents have been approved and deemed complete you will receive your incentive check within 8-10 weeks
- We reserve the right to inspect the site for up to five (5) years
- We welcome periodic updates and photos of your project
