Lawn replacement · California

Zone 7 Water-Efficient Lawn Conversion Rebate

Run by Zone 7 Water Agency

WaitlistPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$2 per sq ft
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
Single and multifamily residential potable water customers in good standing; individually metered; HOA approval letter if applicable.
Where
Customers of Livermore Municipal Water, City of Pleasanton and Dublin San Ramon Services District; Cal Water customers are not eligible.
Status
Waitlist. Applications are being waitlisted; funding may open from July 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace irrigated lawn (100 sq ft visible front yard or 200 sq ft backyard minimum) with low-water plants and mulch.

Requirements

  • Plants rated low or very low in WUCOLS or Tri-Valley Water Wise library
  • At least 50% coverage at maturity
  • Non-planted areas at least 3 in mulch
  • No artificial turf, non-permeable weed barrier or mortared hardscape
  • Not retroactive; wait for Notice to Proceed
  • Conversion stays installed at least 2 years
  • Pre- and post-inspections possible

The plan or design it asks for

Submit a plant list and design with the application (optional Project Grid Template); due before pre-approval.

Native plant lists for the area: San Ramon, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Zone 7 Water Agency's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Email completed application, plant list and design to [email protected]
  2. 2Zone 7 reviews, usually 1-2 weeks, may do site visit
  3. 3Receive Notice to Proceed, then begin
  4. 4Keep receipts for plants, mulch, compost, irrigation
  5. 5Within 120 days submit receipts and photos
  6. 6Rebate paid as water bill credit or check from your water provider

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of lawn converted and the $3,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Review 1-2 weeks; 120 days to complete; payment up to 3 months

120 days from Notice to Proceed

Combining it with other programs

City of Pleasanton runs its own add-on lawn rebate; its pages conflict on totals, confirm with the city

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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