Trees · California

EBMUD Treebate Pilot Rebate

Run by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $100 per tree; 1 tree for single-family and 2-4 unit properties
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Customers actively completing an approved EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate project.
Where
EBMUD water customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties who are completing an approved EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate project.
Status
Open. EBMUD rebates page (checked 2026-10-17) lists it as New and active; no end date; confirm 1-866-403-2683.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Plant a low-water tree (5-gallon or larger) inside an approved lawn conversion project.

Requirements

  • Must be part of an approved lawn conversion
  • Tree planted within the lawn conversion area
  • At least 5-gallon container at purchase and installation
  • Rated low or very low water use in WUCOLS
  • Receipt required; seed-grown or free trees do not qualify
  • Only tree cost reimbursed (no tax, labor, shipping, equipment)
  • Photo of installed tree plus nursery receipt or contractor invoice showing size, species and price
  • EBMUD may do a site visit

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online before starting the project (with the lawn conversion application)
  2. 2Wait for EBMUD approval
  3. 3Complete the project within 9 months
  4. 4Submit photo of installed tree and receipt/invoice
  5. 5Receive check after the lawn conversion is fully approved

Timing and deadlines

Check within 2 months of rebate approval

9 months after approval

Combining it with other programs

Add-on to Lawn Conversion Rebate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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