The Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program (LEAP) is funded by the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Through LEAP, LADWP customers living within Disadvantaged Communities (as defined by DWR) may qualify for FREE services to replace traditional lawns with a sustainable, drought-tolerant landscape. These services may include:
- Installing California Friendly® Landscaping that includes drought-tolerant and California native plantings
- Installing a rain capture feature (rain barrel, rock garden, or rain garden)
- Converting an existing irrigation system to drip irrigation
- Installing a weather-based irrigation controller
- Installing a smart water use monitoring device
- Replacing the existing sprinkler system with high-efficiency sprinklers (alternative option if turf replacement is not preferred)
Eligibility Requirements
Customers may qualify if they meet all the following requirements:
- Live in a single-family residence within a Disadvantaged Community as defined by the State of California Department of Water Resources.
- Have between 500 to 3,000 square feet of green grass in the front yard (square footage can include parkway).
- Are the property’s Owner of Record with LADWP or have written permission from the Property Owner.
- Must agree to the LEAP Terms and Conditions
Before Applying
- Have an online LADWP account. If you need help setting up an online account, call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
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Review LEAP Application Checklist and How to Apply Video.
- Have required supporting documents and photos ready to upload with the application:
- Letter of Permission from the property owner (if you are not the property owner)
- 5 photos showing your existing landscape in the front yard
- 3 to 5 photos of your existing irrigation system and valves
- 3 to 5 photos showing the existing rain gutters and down spouts (if applicable) or the existing roof.
- Select a Landscape Design
Program participants will select from pre-approved landscape and irrigation design templates based on the Water District they are located in, within the City of Los Angeles and will work with an LADWP-assigned contractor to update their chosen template to fit their front yard’s existing layout. Design templates are tailored to each district’s unique climate and soil conditions to ensure long-term success. Customers will NOT have the choice to select a design template from another Water District.
Landscaping Installation Overview
Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program (LEAP) – FAQs
LADWP has five Water Districts. The boundaries of each Water District can be seen on the Water District Map. The neighborhoods within those districts are listed below along with the respective available designs.
Landscape Designs by Water District
Central District
Neighborhoods: Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Eagle Rock, Echo Park, El Sereno, Glassell Park, Griffith Park, Highland Park, Koreatown, Lincoln Heights, Little Tokyo, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Silverlake, South Pasadena*, Westlake
Parkway Included
Parkway Excluded
Landscape Design Renderings
These are not an exact rendering of the design templates, but are intended to provide a visual representation of the design aesthetic at full plant establishment, the stormwater capture feature, and plants within the template. Plant selection and project layout subject to change.
Design #5 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Barrel
Design #6 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Garden
Design #8 Rendering - Modern Style with Rain Barrel
Design #9 Rendering – Modern Style with Swale/Berm
Design #10 Rendering - Modern Style with Rock Garden
East Valley District
Neighborhoods: Arleta, Hollywood*, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills*, North Hills*, North Hollywood, Olive View, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sunland, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Sylmar Square, Toluca Lake, Tujunga, Valley Village, Van Nuys
Parkway Included
Parkway Excluded
Landscape Design Renderings
These are not an exact rendering of the design templates, but are intended to provide a visual representation of the design aesthetic at full plant establishment, the stormwater capture feature, and plants within the template. Plant selection and project layout subject to change.
Design #1 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rain Barrel
Design #2 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rain Garden
Design #3 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rock Garden
Design #6 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Garden
Design #9 Rendering – Modern Style with Swale/Berm
Harbor District
Neighborhoods: East San Pedro (Terminal Island), Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Hyde Park, LA City Strip, San Pedro, Watts, Wilmington
Parkway Included
Parkway Excluded
Landscape Design Renderings
These are not an exact rendering of the design templates, but are intended to provide a visual representation of the design aesthetic at full plant establishment, the stormwater capture feature, and plants within the template. Plant selection and project layout subject to change.
Design #4 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Barrel
Design #8 Rendering - Modern Style with Rain Barrel
Design #10 Rendering - Modern Style with Rock Garden
Design #11 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Garden
Design #12 Rendering – Ranch Style with Rock Garden
West Valley District
Neighborhoods: Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Mission Hills*, North Hills*, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Tarzana, Warner Center, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills
Parkway Included
Parkway Excluded
Landscape Design Renderings
These are not an exact rendering of the design templates, but are intended to provide a visual representation of the design aesthetic at full plant establishment, the stormwater capture feature, and plants within the template. Plant selection and project layout subject to change.
Design #1 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rain Barrel
Design #2 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rain Garden
Design #3 Rendering - Traditional Style with Rock Garden
Design #7 Rendering - Spanish Style with Rock Garden
Design #9 Rendering – Modern Style with Swale/Berm
Western District
Neighborhoods: Baldwin Hills, Bel Air Estates, Beverly Glen, Brentwood, Castellammare, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Country Club Park, Crenshaw, Culver City*, Hancock Park, Hollywood*, Mar Vista, Mid-City, Mt. Olympus, Pacific Palisades, Palisades Highlands, Palms, Park La Brea, Playa Del Rey, Rancho Park, Sawtelle, Venice, West Hollywood*, West Los Angeles, Westchester, Westwood
Parkway Included
Parkway Excluded
Landscape Design Renderings
These are not an exact rendering of the design templates, but are intended to provide a visual representation of the design aesthetic at full plant establishment, the stormwater capture feature, and plants within the template. Plant selection and project layout subject to change.
Design #4 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Barrel
Design #9 Rendering – Modern Style with Swale/Berm
Design #10 Rendering - Modern Style with Rock Garden
Design #11 Rendering – Spanish Style with Rain Garden
Design #12 Rendering – Ranch Style with Rock Garden
*Neighborhood falls within more than one Water District. Check the water district boundaries to determine your location.
How to apply
Log in to your LADWP account and select “Rebates & Programs” under the “My Account” tab. Then, click on LEAP Online Form and complete the application.
Follow the application prompts, and upload all supporting documents as noted in the “Before Applying” section above. Legible electronic copies (PDFs) and photographs (image files) are acceptable.
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call the Water Conservation Hotline at 1-800-544-4498 and press '5
Note: The online application does not automatically save your progress and must be completed in a single session. Before you begin, ensure you have all necessary documents and photos ready for upload.
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. A follow-up email will be sent once we have reviewed your application and determined your eligibility or if any additional information is needed. If eligible, you will be notified by email and a Contractor will contact you to schedule a site visit.
A paper application is also available. Please follow the application prompts and send the completed package to the address listed on page 2 of the application.
Disclaimer: This program shall be subject to change or termination without notice. By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
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Need help applying for LEAP? Contact us.
For any questions, please email LEAP or call the Water Conservation Hotline
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press '5'
General Assistance? Contact us.
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1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397)
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