California

Yard rebates in Fresno

5 programs can pay Fresno residents for yard projects: 4 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 1 open to anyone in California. The largest, City of Fresno Irrigation Upgrade Rebates, pays up to $550 per household.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Fresno's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

  • Open

    City of Fresno Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate

    City of Fresno Public Utilities (Water Conservation Program)

    $4 per sq ft (temporary grant-funded increase); residential up to 10,000 sq ft

  • Status not posted

    City of Fresno Irrigation Upgrade Rebates

    City of Fresno Public Utilities (Water Conservation Program)

    Drip: $0.55 per sq ft up to 1,000 sq ft (max $550). Nozzles: up to $4.50 each, minimum 6, max $100. Smart controller: up to $105 (once per account). Rain sensor: up to $55 (once per account).

    Up to $550 per household

  • Status not posted

    City of Fresno Rain Barrel Rebate

    City of Fresno Public Utilities (Water Conservation Program)

    Up to $55 for up to two qualifying barrels; once per account

    Up to $55 per household

Fresno County programs

Open to residents anywhere in the county.

  • Status not posted

    San Joaquin Valley APCD Clean Green Yard Machines Rebate

    San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

    Option 1 (scrap old gas/diesel mower, buy electric mower): up to $100 if price $200 or less, $150 for $201-$350, $250 for $351 or more. Option 2 (no scrap): mower, edger, trimmer, chainsaw or pole saw, up to $25 if price $100 or less, $50 if more than $100. AB 617 communities (Shafter, Stockton, South Central Fresno, Arvin/Lamont) may get up to $500 under Option 1.

    Up to $250 per household

Anywhere in California

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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