Lawn replacement · California

City of Roseville Residential Cash for Grass

Run by City of Roseville Environmental Utilities

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$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
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
City of Roseville water account holder and homeowner of record at a single-family residence; metered and billed on a metered rate for at least 12 months; accounts in good standing; existing maintained lawn (75% turf, max 20% weeds, max 5% bare).
Where
City of Roseville water account holders who own a single-family home with an existing maintained lawn.
Status
Open. Fiscal 2026-27 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), first-come first-served until funds exhausted.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace maintained lawn at a single-family home with drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation and mulch, after a city pre-inspection.

Requirements

  • No turf removal before city pre-inspection (photos not accepted instead)
  • At least 300 sq ft converted (except Flip the Strip strips under 10 ft)
  • Front yard: at least 50% living plant cover at maturity (waived for back yards); low and medium water-use plants only
  • No artificial turf
  • Low-volume drip irrigation with pressure regulation and filter; no overhead spray, micro spray or soaker hoses; remaining lawn irrigation must be modified to avoid spraying converted area
  • 3 inch permeable mulch layer over whole converted area; no grouted or sealed surfaces
  • Complete within 90 days of pre-inspection and by June 30, 2027
  • Complete plant coverage worksheet and schedule post-inspection
  • Keep area compliant for 5 years or refund may be required (void on sale)
  • One rebate per fiscal year

How to apply

  1. 1Download the Cash for Grass application from the Roseville utility rebates page
  2. 2Email to [email protected] or mail to Environmental Utilities Water Efficiency Division, 2005 Hilltop Circle Suite 110, Roseville CA 95747
  3. 3Wait for a representative to call and schedule the pre-inspection once funds are identified
  4. 4Do the conversion within 90 days of pre-inspection authorization
  5. 5Submit plant coverage worksheet and request post-inspection
  6. 6Rebate issued 30 to 60 days after final inspection

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn removed (strips under 10 ft wide $3.00 per sq ft) and the $2,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Payment 30 to 60 days after final inspection

Projects complete by 2027-06-30

Combining it with other programs

Roseville Electric Shade Tree program may be used together with Cash for Grass

Sources

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

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