Lawn replacement · California
Soquel Creek Turf Replacement Rebate
Run by Soquel Creek Water District
- What you get
- Up to $2 per sq ft, max $2,000 per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) for single-family customers
- Maximum
- $2,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- District customers registered in WaterSmart.
- Where
- Soquel Creek Water District customers registered in WaterSmart.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Replace lawn with low-water-use plants (no artificial turf).
Requirements
- Low-water-use plants only; artificial turf does not qualify
- Pre-inspection required
- Full rules shown in the application
How to apply
- 1Register in the District WaterSmart portal
- 2Apply at soquelcreekwd.watersmart.com/turf for pre-inspection
- 3Complete the project and finish the inspection per the application
Estimate your rebate
Uses the published rate per square foot of turf replaced and the $2,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.
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Timing and deadlines
Not published
Annual cap resets each July 1
Combining it with other programs
Not published
Sources
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 See something out of date?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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California State Income Tax Exclusion for Turf Rebates
State of California (Franchise Tax Board; Revenue and Taxation Code section 17138.2)
Full exclusion of the rebate, voucher or other financial incentive from California taxable income