Lawn replacement · California

NMWD Cash-for-Grass Lawn Replacement

Run by North Marin Water District (NMWD)

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $1.50 per sq ft of lawn replaced
Maximum
$1,500 per household
Who qualifies
Single-family NMWD customers (townhome/condo/HOA common areas capped at $100 per unit; apartment common areas $50 per unit).
Where
Customers of North Marin Water District in Novato and West Marin (Point Reyes Station).
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace automatically irrigated lawn with District-approved low-water plantings.

Requirements

  • Project approved in advance
  • Agree not to reinstall irrigated turf in the project area
  • Plants from NMWD or SMSWP plant lists
  • Not eligible: synthetic turf, pools, building extensions, patios, decks

How to apply

  1. 1Call (415) 761-8944 or email [email protected] to pre-qualify
  2. 2Get approval before starting
  3. 3Complete project per approval

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn replaced and the $1,500 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Lawn Be Gone is an alternative with the same eligibility; Landscape Efficiency rebate separate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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