Lawn replacement · California

BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone! Lawn Replacement Rebate

Run by Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) with member agencies

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $4 per sq ft (varies by agency); rain garden add-on $300 (not Foster City/EMID or Hillsborough)
Who qualifies
Customers of participating BAWSCA member agencies.
Where
Customers of participating BAWSCA member agencies; rate varies by agency, and ACWD, Valley Water and Cal Water customers use their own programs.
Status
Open. FY 26-27 application posted; funding not stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping (optional rain garden).

Requirements

  • Application and Notice to Proceed from water provider before removing lawn
  • Artificial turf not eligible
  • Per-agency rates and caps are in terms and FAQs, not stated on page

How to apply

  1. 1Register at bawsca.dropletportal.com with your water account number, or use the FY 26-27 PDF application
  2. 2Get Notice to Proceed
  3. 3Complete the project, then follow terms for inspection and payment

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn removed (maximum rate, varies by agency). The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

Enter an area to see an estimate

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Rain garden add-on requires applying to Lawn Be Gone too; also Rain Barrel up to $200 and Rachio controller offers on the BAWSCA conserve page

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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