Lawn replacement · California

City of Hayward Lawn Conversion Rebate

Run by City of Hayward Public Works Utilities

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.75 per sq ft front or public-facing areas; $0.50 per sq ft backyards; sheet mulching adds $0.25 per sq ft
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Approved Hayward water customers.
Where
Approved City of Hayward water customers.
Status
Open. Runs until June 30, 2027 or until funds are used.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Convert water-thirsty lawn (or swimming pool area per FY27 flyer) to water-efficient landscape.

Requirements

  • Single-family cap $1,000 per FY27 flyer
  • Detailed requirements in program brochure and application and FY27 plant list
  • Funding first come first served

How to apply

  1. 1Download the Program Brochure and Application from the city page
  2. 2Submit application and wait for approval before starting
  3. 3Complete project per brochure

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of front or public-facing lawn converted (backyards $0.50, sheet mulching adds $0.25) and the $1,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

June 30, 2027

Combining it with other programs

Rain barrel rebate (BAWSCA, up to $50) and Rachio controller offer

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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