Compost and mulch · California
City of Santa Barbara Mulch Delivery Rebate
Run by City of Santa Barbara Water Resources
- What you get
- up to $45 per delivery, maximum $90 (two truck loads) per site per fiscal year
- Maximum
- $90 per household
- Who qualifies
- City of Santa Barbara customers.
- Where
- City of Santa Barbara water customers.
- Status
- Open
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Order mulch delivered by the County of Santa Barbara and get reimbursed.
Requirements
- Use County of Santa Barbara mulch
- Keep invoice and proof of payment
- Apply within 60 days of payment
- Apply mulch at least 5 feet from structures
How to apply
- 1Submit a Purchase Agreement on the County website
- 2Call 805-681-4981 to schedule delivery
- 3Pay the County and keep invoice
- 4Submit Mulch Delivery Rebate Application online with invoice and proof of payment within 60 days
Timing and deadlines
not published
60 days from payment; per fiscal year July 1 - June 30
Combining it with other programs
Lawn replacement and irrigation rebates
Sources
- https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/water-resources/water-conservation/rebates/mulch-delivery-rebate (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs
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