Lawn replacement · California

Carpinteria Valley Water District Turf Removal Rebate

Run by Carpinteria Valley Water District (administered by CalWEP)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
up to $1 per sq ft, max $750 per property (1-4 units)
Maximum
$750 per household
Who qualifies
Carpinteria Valley Water District single-family and 1-4 unit residences; no new-construction landscapes.
Where
Single-family and 1 to 4 unit residences served by Carpinteria Valley Water District; no new-construction landscapes.
Status
Open
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace non-water-wise living lawn with water-wise plants and efficient irrigation.

Requirements

  • Approved in advance; not retroactive
  • Living non-water-wise lawn only
  • No more than 25% of area permeable flagstone or gravel
  • 3 water-wise plants minimum per 100 sq ft
  • Sprinkler to drip retrofit or eliminate
  • May be inspected before payment

How to apply

  1. 1Apply through CalWEP Smart Rebate Program before starting
  2. 2Complete project
  3. 3Pass any inspection and receive rebate

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of turf removed and the $750 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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