Lawn replacement · California

EBMUD Landscape Design Assistance Program Rebate

Run by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$200 reimbursement of the $200 designer fee
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
EBMUD customers installing at least 200 sq ft of low-water plants and/or efficient irrigation; once per account.
Where
EBMUD customers installing at least 200 sq ft of low-water plants or efficient irrigation.
Status
Open. EBMUD rebates page (checked 2026-10-17) lists it as active, $200 including 2-hour designer visit; no end date.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Hire an EBMUD-approved designer for a 2-hour in-person site visit and install a waterwise garden of at least 200 sq ft.

Requirements

  • Designer must be on EBMUD's LDAP-approved list
  • Wait for EBMUD approval before scheduling or starting
  • Complete the project and submit documentation
  • Not eligible: artificial turf, sod, invasive plants, concrete/mortared paths, landscape fabric, microspray/adjustable emitters
  • If project is not completed, the fee is not reimbursed

The plan or design it asks for

Design visit with an approved designer; plan produced by the designer, not submitted for approval beforehand.

Native plant lists for the area: Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Alameda

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check EBMUD's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online before starting
  2. 2Wait for approval
  3. 3Schedule 2-hour visit, pay the $200 fee, submit receipt
  4. 4Complete project within 9 months and submit documentation
  5. 5Receive check after approval

Timing and deadlines

Check within 2 months of approved completed project

9 months to complete

Combining it with other programs

Can pair with Lawn Conversion Rebate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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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