Lawn replacement · California

SCWA Water Efficient Landscape Rebate (Cash for Grass)

Run by Solano County Water Agency (SCWA)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1.50 per sq ft converted
Maximum
$1,500 per household
Who qualifies
Residential customers of a participating member agency; water account active at least 12 months; at least 300 sq ft of maintained lawn (50% or more green turf); renters need owner's written consent; no new construction.
Where
Residential customers of participating Solano County Water Agency member agencies with at least 300 sq ft of lawn.
Status
Open. 2026-2027 terms at $1.50 per sq ft; first come first served until funds run out; page does not state remaining funds.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Convert at least 300 sq ft of maintained lawn to drought-tolerant plants with mulch and drip or low-volume irrigation.

Requirements

  • Cap $1,500 per water account for the life of the site (1,000 sq ft)
  • Not retroactive; wait for Notice to Proceed
  • Drought-tolerant, non-invasive and/or native plants; no high-water plants or fescue
  • Plants cover at least 50% at maturity (about 3 plants per 100 sq ft)
  • At least 3 in permeable mulch; weed barrier must be biodegradable
  • No artificial turf, plastic, concrete or rubber mulch in rebated area
  • Irrigation drip, micro-spray, bubbler or hand watering; no overhead spray
  • Irrigation replacement alone does not qualify
  • Pre- and post-inspection; 30 days to fix deficiencies

How to apply

  1. 1Review Terms and Conditions and FAQ
  2. 2Submit the pre-approval digital form, or mail/email [email protected]
  3. 3Schedule pre-inspection
  4. 4Wait for Notice to Proceed
  5. 5Complete conversion within 120 days
  6. 6Submit post-inspection form online or call 707-455-1113
  7. 7Receive check after final approval (W-9 if $2,000+)

Estimate your rebate

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

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Timing and deadlines

120 days to complete; payment typically 6 to 8 weeks

120 days from Notice to Proceed

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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