Lawn replacement · California

MPWMD Lawn Removal Rebate

Run by Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1.00 per sq ft, up to 2,500 sq ft per qualifying property
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Customers of Cal-Am and other systems in the District; property must comply with District rules.
Where
Customers of Cal-Am, Seaside Municipal Water and other systems within the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.
Status
Open. When funding is available; amounts updated effective 4/20/2026 (accessed 2026-10-17)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace lawn with low-water plants or permeable surfaces after site pre-qualification.

Requirements

  • Pre-qualify the site before removing any lawn
  • Inspections required
  • Deed restriction required
  • Submit within 120 days of purchase
  • IRS W-9 if expecting over $600
  • Rebate cannot exceed actual cost

How to apply

  1. 1Download the Rebate Application (dated 2026.06.01) from mpwmd.net and review Rule 141
  2. 2Pre-qualify with Permits and Conservation, (831) 658-5601
  3. 3Complete work and inspections
  4. 4Submit application within 120 days of purchase; check arrives about 12 weeks later

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn removed and the $2,500 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

About 12 weeks for check

120 days from purchase

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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