Lawn replacement · California

CCWD Lawn to Garden Rebate

Run by Contra Costa Water District (CCWD)

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1 per sq ft of lawn replaced
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Metered single-family customers in CCWD's service area; maintained and irrigated lawn (drought-dormant OK; bare dirt, annual grass and weeds not).
Where
Metered single-family customers in Contra Costa Water District's service area.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace maintained lawn with low-water plants, mulch and efficient irrigation.

Requirements

  • Not retroactive; wait for Notice to Proceed before removing lawn or sprinklers
  • Minimum 300 sq ft in front or back yard (smaller if 100% of lawn removed)
  • Plants cover at least 50% at maturity from the Approved Plant List
  • Mulch planted areas
  • Remove or convert sprinklers to drip
  • Artificial turf and non-permeable surfaces together no more than 20% of rebated area
  • Possible pre- and post-inspection

How to apply

  1. 1Review Terms and Conditions and FAQs; optionally attend virtual office hours
  2. 2Submit the Lawn to Garden Rebate Application
  3. 3Wait for Notice to Proceed email (possible pre-inspection)
  4. 4Do the project (generally within 6 months)
  5. 5Submit Finished Project Submittal form (possible post-inspection)
  6. 6CCWD mails a check

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn replaced and the $2,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

Enter an area to see an estimate

Timing and deadlines

About 6 months to complete; extensions if funding allows

Combining it with other programs

Sites may participate more than once up to the cap

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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