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Shade your home, save your wallet
Small changes on your street can make a big difference. Whether you're planting trees, swapping out your lawn, or adding a little shade to your patio—these programs make it easier (and cheaper) to cool your home and your neighborhood.
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Free and low-cost shade and cooling programs in LA
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Plant free trees
Live in the City of LA? You can get up to 7 free shade trees for your yard delivered to your front door. No permit needed when planting on your private property.
If you’re outside city limits, check out countywide programs too.
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Cut your energy bill
Get cash back on cooling upgrades: house fans, ENERGY STAR® qualified windows, reflective roofing, and more. Keep your home cooler and your energy bills lower.
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Upgrade your home for free
You might qualify for no-cost home improvements—like insulation, ventilation, and sun-blocking upgrades—that also work with rebate programs.
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Make room for trees
Get up to $3 – 5 per square foot in rebates when you replace your lawn with native plants and even more when you plant trees! Less heat. Less water. More comfort.
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DIY Your Shade
Pop up an umbrella, install a small sail, or add a trellis—no permit needed for most structures under 120 sq. ft (LA County PW). Larger structures may require permits. Call 311 or visit LADBS.org to double-check.
Want to go further? Ask your neighborhood council about free tree adoptions, rain barrels, or community greening events.
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