Lawn replacement · California

Valley of the Moon Water District Cash for Grass

Run by Valley of the Moon Water District

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.50 per sq ft of lawn removed (single family max $400, townhouse/condo max $75; cap temporarily removed under a grant) plus mulch/drip equipment rebate (25% of mulch, 75% of drip equipment; up to $150 single family, $75 condo); total max $550 single family, $150 condo
Maximum
$550 per household
Who qualifies
Homeowners with Valley of the Moon Water District service. Lawn must be green, regularly mowed and irrigated at pre-inspection. Not eligible: well-irrigated landscapes, commercial or government owners, lawn replaced with pool, buildings, hardscape or non-drought-tolerant landscaping.
Where
Homeowners served by Valley of the Moon Water District in the Sonoma Valley.
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 eligible turf with low-water landscape.

Requirements

  • Pre-inspection and pre-approval before starting; post-inspection after
  • Complete within 120 days of approval
  • Replace lawn with water-conserving plants or vegetable garden plus mulch
  • Separate valve for new area, existing lawn sprinklers removed, drip for new plants (no spray heads)
  • Agree not to reinstall turf or refund the rebate
  • Rebates are for materials only, no labor; original receipts required

How to apply

  1. 1Call 707-996-1037 to schedule a pre-inspection
  2. 2After approval, do the project within 120 days
  3. 3Schedule a post-installation inspection within the 120 days
  4. 4Mail the Cash for Grass application with original receipts to Valley of the Moon Water District, PO Box 280, El Verano, CA 95433

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn removed and the $400 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

120 days from approval to finish; payment timing not published

Per the official PDF, grant-funded projects must be completed and inspected by September 30, 2026 (already passed as of 2026-10-17)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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