Lawn replacement rebates in California

72 programs

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  LADWP Residential Turf Replacement Rebate

  Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

  $5.00 per sq ft ($3 LADWP plus $2 MWD SoCal Water$mart)

  Up to $25,000 per household

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  City of South Pasadena Turf Replacement and Irrigation Rebates

  City of South Pasadena with Metropolitan Water District (SoCal Water$mart)

  Turf $4 per sq ft (up to 5,000 sq ft); weather-based controller $250 per unit under 1 acre (limit 2); soil moisture sensor $150 per unit; hose bib controller $35; rotating nozzle $2 each (min 30); rain barrel $35 (limit 2); cistern up to $250-$350

  Up to $20,000 per household

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  CVWD Residential Turf Conversion Rebate

  Coachella Valley Water District

  $2 per sq ft

  Up to $20,000 per household

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  San Diego County Waterscape Turf Replacement Rebate

  County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (Waterscape Rebate Program)

  County supplement stacks on SoCal WaterSmart base: total $3-$4 per sq ft (County page; the page notes the County $1/sq ft portion was not paid for July-Aug 2026 notices-to-proceed, SoCal WaterSmart $2/sq ft still paid). Properties not eligible for SoCal WaterSmart: $4 per sq ft. Plus $1 per sq ft for California native plants.

  Up to $20,000 per household

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  Long Beach Water Lawn to Garden Incentive

  Long Beach Utilities Department (Long Beach Water)

  $3.00 per sq ft of lawn removed, plus design reimbursement (see notes)

  Up to $15,000 per household

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  EVMWD Residential Turf Replacement Rebate

  Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

  $2.25 per sq ft for up to 5,000 sq ft

  Up to $11,250 per household

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  Pasadena Water and Power Turf Replacement Rebate

  Pasadena Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

  $2 per sq ft; optional $100 per tree up to 5 trees ($500)

  Up to $10,500 per household

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  GWP Turf Replacement Rebate

  Glendale Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

  $2.00 per sq ft per the GWP Turf Replacement page and MWD's SoCal Water$mart terms (project size 250 to 5,000 sq ft); GWP's separate Home Rebates page lists $3 per sq ft (updated 11/1/2025). Optional MWD tree add-on of $100 per tree, up to 5 trees ($500). Amounts are subject to change and availability.

  Up to $10,000 per household

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  Montecito Water District Landscape Conversion Rebate

  Montecito Water District (administered by CalWEP)

  $3 per sq ft; single-family cap $10,000

  Up to $10,000 per household

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  SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program

  Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

  $2.00 per sq ft of lawn removed; optional tree add-on of $100 per tree up to 5 trees ($500). Local water agencies may add to this.

  Up to $10,000 per household

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  City of Milpitas Enhanced Landscape Rebate Program

  City of Milpitas with Santa Clara Valley Water District

  Landscape conversion $4.00 per sq ft for first 1,000 sq ft then $2.00 after; rain barrel (40-199 gal) up to $70; cistern $1.00 per gallon (200 gal min); rain garden $2.00 per sq ft up to $600; laundry-to-landscape graywater up to $400; irrigation equipment varies

  Up to $6,000 per household

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  City of Modesto Turf Replacement Rebate

  City of Modesto Water Conservation

  $2 per sq ft; max $6,000 per residential account per fiscal year; cannot exceed cost of products

  Up to $6,000 per household

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  City of Santa Monica Cash for Grass

  City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

  $3.50 per sq ft up to $6,000 for single-family (per Sept 2022 program guide; a city-linked event listing circa 2024 advertised up to $6,000 single family; current rate unverified)

  Up to $6,000 per household

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  City of Sacramento Grass Conversion Rebate

  City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

  $2.50 per sq ft (limited-time increased rate); single-family max $5,000; up to $200 more for front yard design help

  Up to $5,000 per household

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  City of Santa Clara Enhanced Landscape Conversion Rebate

  City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities with Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)

  $4 per sq ft for the first 1,000 sq ft and $2 per sq ft after; lifetime combined residential cap $5,000

  Up to $5,000 per household

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  LA County Waterworks Grass Replacement (Cash for Grass) Rebate

  Los Angeles County Public Works, Waterworks Districts

  $1 per sq ft

  Up to $5,000 per household

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  Marin Water Cash for Grass Lawn Replacement

  Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water)

  Base $2.18 per sq ft; Best Practice $3.68 per sq ft; Rain Garden Bonus +$1 per sq ft on Best Practice projects while funds last (up to $4.68)

  Up to $4,680 per household

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  Carmichael Water District Turf Replacement Incentive

  Carmichael Water District

  $2.00 per sq ft of converted turf, max $4,000 per residential property (single-family, condo, 5 units or fewer)

  Up to $4,000 per household

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  ACWD Water-Efficient Landscape Lawn Replacement Rebate

  Alameda County Water District (ACWD)

  $2 per sq ft

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  Coachella Water Authority Turf Removal Program

  Coachella Water Authority & Sanitary District

  $3 per sq ft, up to $3,000 (per July 2026 news; official page says up to $3,000)

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  Palmdale Water District Water-Wise Landscape Conversion

  Palmdale Water District

  $1.50 per sq ft standard (max $2,250 residential), plus $0.50 per sq ft quick-completion bonus (max $750) if ready for inspection within 45 days of Notice to Proceed (2023 program sheet)

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  PCWA Lawn Replacement Rebate

  Placer County Water Agency (PCWA)

  $3.00 per sq ft of converted lawn, up to $3,000 per residential meter (up to 1,000 sq ft)

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  STPUD Turf Buy Back Program

  South Tahoe Public Utility District

  $1.50 per sq ft up to 2,000 sq ft (max $3,000)

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  Valley Water Landscape Rebates (Lawn and Pool Conversion)

  Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)

  $2 per sq ft for landscape conversion (lawn or pool to low-water landscape); Lawn to Mulch $1 per sq ft is for commercial/5+ unit sites only; other categories have separate rates in the portal

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  Western Water Local Turf Replacement Add-on

  Western Municipal Water District (Western Water)

  extra $3 per sq ft on top of the MWD turf rebate, first 1,000 sq ft only (up to $3,000 local portion)

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  MPWMD Lawn Removal Rebate

  Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

  $1.00 per sq ft, up to 2,500 sq ft per qualifying property

  Up to $2,500 per household

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  SSWD Grass to Garden and Irrigation Efficiency Rebate

  Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD)

  Up to $1.50 per sq ft of grass removed; combined cap with irrigation upgrades $2,250 per customer/meter/property; licensed contractor installation labor up to $150 reimbursable

  Up to $2,250 per household

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  City of Folsom Cash for Grass Turf Replacement Rebate

  City of Folsom Utilities Department

  $1 per sq ft of turf removed, up to $2,000 per address

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  City of Napa Cash for Grass (with Rain Garden Bonus)

  City of Napa Water Division

  $2.00 per sq ft of lawn; Rain Garden Bonus +$1.00 per sq ft (not counted toward cap)

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  City of Roseville Residential Cash for Grass

  City of Roseville Environmental Utilities

  $1.50 per sq ft, max $2,000 per application; 'Flip the Strip' areas under 10 ft wide in any direction $3.00 per sq ft

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  Diablo Water District Lose Your Lawn, Gain a Garden Rebate

  Diablo Water District (in partnership with Contra Costa Water District)

  $1 per sq ft of lawn replaced

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate (Standard and Super)

  East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

  Standard $1.00 per sq ft; Super $2.00 per sq ft

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  City of Santa Barbara Sustainable Lawn Replacement Rebate

  City of Santa Barbara Water Resources

  $2.00 per sq ft of lawn replaced; lawn to rain garden adds $3.00 per sq ft of rain garden retention area for up to $5.00 per sq ft total

  Up to $1,500 per household

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  SCWA Water Efficient Landscape Rebate (Cash for Grass)

  Solano County Water Agency (SCWA)

  $1.50 per sq ft converted

  Up to $1,500 per household

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  Cal Am Larkfield Turf Exchange Rebate

  California American Water (Larkfield District)

  $1.00 per sq ft converted, up to $1,000 per single-family home (cannot exceed material cost)

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  City of Hayward Lawn Conversion Rebate

  City of Hayward Public Works Utilities

  $0.75 per sq ft front or public-facing areas; $0.50 per sq ft backyards; sheet mulching adds $0.25 per sq ft

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  City of Santa Rosa Green Exchange Cash for Grass Rebate

  City of Santa Rosa Water (Water-Use Efficiency)

  $1.00 per sq ft, up to 1,000 sq ft or $1,000 once per account (residential)

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  City of Santa Rosa Pool Removal Rebate

  City of Santa Rosa Water (Water-Use Efficiency)

  $1.00 per sq ft, up to 1,000 sq ft or $1,000 once per account (shares the maximum with Cash for Grass)

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  FMWD Landscape Design Rebate

  Foothill Municipal Water District

  $1,000

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  Moulton Niguel NatureScape Garden Design Program

  Moulton Niguel Water District

  free consultation; 50% of design costs covered; design rebate up to $1,000 for turf customers

  Up to $1,000 per household

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  Carpinteria Valley Water District Turf Removal Rebate

  Carpinteria Valley Water District (administered by CalWEP)

  up to $1 per sq ft, max $750 per property (1-4 units)

  Up to $750 per household

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  City of Cotati Cash for Grass Turf Rebate

  City of Cotati

  Up to $1.00 per sq ft of lawn removed

  Up to $500 per household

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  West Sacramento Lawn-Be-Gone Compost and Mulch Voucher

  City of West Sacramento Community Development (Sustainability)

  $300 voucher toward high-quality compost and mulch, delivered to your door

  Up to $300 per household

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  EBMUD Landscape Design Assistance Program Rebate

  East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

  $200 reimbursement of the $200 designer fee

  Up to $200 per household

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  BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone! Lawn Replacement Rebate

  Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) with member agencies

  Up to $4 per sq ft (varies by agency); rain garden add-on $300 (not Foster City/EMID or Hillsborough)

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  Burbank Turf Replacement Rebate

  Burbank Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

  Up to $4 per sq ft under a limited-time increase (page text also says up to $3 per sq ft; confirm)

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  California State Income Tax Exclusion for Turf Rebates

  State of California (Franchise Tax Board; Revenue and Taxation Code section 17138.2)

  Full exclusion of the rebate, voucher or other financial incentive from California taxable income

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  City of Fresno Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate

  City of Fresno Public Utilities (Water Conservation Program)

  $4 per sq ft (temporary grant-funded increase); residential up to 10,000 sq ft

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  City of Healdsburg Water Rebates (Lawn, Controller, Graywater)

  City of Healdsburg

  Lawn conversion $1 per sq ft; controller $100; laundry-to-landscape graywater $60

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  DWA Grass Removal Rebate

  Desert Water Agency

  $2 per sq ft; no size limit stated for residential (city $1 supplement for Palm Springs is exhausted)

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  EMWD Turf Removal Rebate with Tree Add-On

  Eastern Municipal Water District

  $5 per sq ft total including $3 per sq ft from EMWD; optional $100 per new qualifying tree, up to five trees (only with the turf rebate)

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  Moulton Niguel Turf Replacement Program (Tree and Design Add-ons)

  Moulton Niguel Water District

  up to $3 per sq ft; trees up to $100 each; landscape design up to $1,000

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  MWDOC Residential Turf Replacement (Tree and Design Add-ons)

  Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) with MWD and local water agencies

  Residential base rebate $2 per sq ft (applications approved at $3 but not completed by July 31, 2026 are paid $2); plus $100 per tree (up to 5 trees) and up to $1,000 for professional landscape design. Some local agencies add funds (Moulton Niguel lists up to $3/sq ft).

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  SCV Water Lawn Replacement Program

  Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

  $5 per sq ft of living grass removed; optional Native Plant Bonus $1.00 per sq ft; drip irrigation add-on $1.00 per sq ft; pilot add-ons (water retention feature, sheet mulching $1.00 per sq ft; bee hotel and owl box up to $50 each; rain barrel up to $75 each, limit 2 per meter). New values apply to projects with pre-inspection on or after August 18, 2026. Optional design assistance reimburses the $150 designer fee after completion.

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  SMWD Residential Turf Removal Rebate

  Santa Margarita Water District

  $2 per sq ft for residential turf removal, plus a landscape design rebate of $1,000 (or actual design cost, if less) paid with the turf check after completion

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  Ventura Water Turf Replacement Incentive

  Ventura Water (City of Ventura)

  $3.50 per sq ft

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  West Basin Residential Grass Replacement Rebate

  West Basin Municipal Water District

  Rebate starting at $5 per sq ft of grass removed in eligible areas (the application steps on the same page say up to $6 per sq ft through SoCal Water$mart), plus a free landscape design valued at about $1,500, plus a $100 per tree rebate (up to 5 trees) from Metropolitan Water District. Optional rotating sprinkler nozzles add $2 per nozzle (minimum 30 nozzles).

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  San Luis Obispo County Cash for Grass

  County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building

  Per sq ft rate not published in the terms; maximum $6,000 per property

  Up to $6,000 per household

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  Cal Am Sacramento Turf Exchange Rebate

  California American Water (Sacramento District)

  $2.00 per sq ft converted, max $4,000 per single-family residence; not more than materials cost

  Up to $4,000 per household

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  CCWD Lawn to Garden Rebate

  Contra Costa Water District (CCWD)

  $1 per sq ft of lawn replaced

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  Soquel Creek Turf Replacement Rebate

  Soquel Creek Water District

  Up to $2 per sq ft, max $2,000 per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) for single-family customers

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  Azusa Light and Water Turf Replacement Program

  Azusa Light and Water

  $1.00 per sq ft of turf removed, up to $1,500 for residential (up to $5,000 for commercial/industrial/institutional)

  Up to $1,500 per household

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  NMWD Cash-for-Grass Lawn Replacement

  North Marin Water District (NMWD)

  Up to $1.50 per sq ft of lawn replaced

  Up to $1,500 per household

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  Town of Windsor Water Efficient Landscape Rebate

  Town of Windsor (with Sonoma Water)

  Turf removal: $1.00 per sq ft up to $1,500. Irrigation upgrades: up to $500 or total cost if lower.

  Up to $1,500 per household

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  Valley of the Moon Water District Cash for Grass

  Valley of the Moon Water District

  $0.50 per sq ft of lawn removed (single family max $400, townhouse/condo max $75; cap temporarily removed under a grant) plus mulch/drip equipment rebate (25% of mulch, 75% of drip equipment; up to $150 single family, $75 condo); total max $550 single family, $150 condo

  Up to $550 per household

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  Cal Water Lawn-to-Garden Rebate

  California Water Service (Cal Water)

  Per-square-foot rebate; the rate is not published on the official page or FAQ (the $3 per sq ft figure from a search summary remains unverified)

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  City of Rohnert Park Cash for Grass Turf Replacement

  City of Rohnert Park

  $1 per sq ft of lawn replaced (square footage only, not labor or materials); no cap published

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  LVMWD Turf Replacement Program

  Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (with Metropolitan Water District, SoCal Water$mart)

  Rebate per sq ft via SoCal Water$mart; amount not published on LVMWD page (MWD base is $2 per sq ft)

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  Zone 7 Water-Efficient Lawn Conversion Rebate

  Zone 7 Water Agency

  $2 per sq ft

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  City of Pleasanton Eco-Friendly Lawn Conversion Rebate

  City of Pleasanton Public Works

  City add-on $0.50 per sq ft for residential/mixed-use meters (max 50% of material cost, up to $575); $0.75 per sq ft up to $4,000 for irrigation-only meters. City page says up to $3,575 residential ($24,000 commercial/irrigation) combined with Zone 7's $2 per sq ft up to $3,000 (residential).

  Up to $575 per household

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  Our City Forest Lawn Busters Subsidized Lawn Conversion

  Our City Forest (nonprofit, funded by Valley Water)

  Subsidized plan, materials and labor on a donation basis (dollar value not published)

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  SCWA Cash for Grass

  Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA)

  Amount not published on the current page (an older county flyer cited $0.50 per sq ft up to $1,000 per household; not confirmed)