Currently, California has 54 counties with USDA Disaster Designations. More than 715,000 residents are in areas with a drought.
Significant sections of the state are facing water shortages. In response to the growing water emergency, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2142 to help incentivize the adoption of artificial turf or hardscaping as a replacement for thirsty natural turf and plants. The bill exempts turf replacement rebates from state income tax calculations.
However, the terms of both the rebates and the tax exemptions can be confusing. Almost 50% of California’s water agencies have a natural turf removal rebate, but many don’t have rebates for artificial turf.
As you consider replacing natural grass with artificial turf, it’s essential to be aware of the artificial turf rebates that you might benefit from in 2023.
It all starts with living under the right turf replacement program.
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