Main Menu Close Menu

mail Contact

Search Close

Translate

Department

Community Development

Department

Community Response

Department

Convention and Cultural Services

Department

Finance

Department

Fire Department

Department

Human Resources

Department

Information Technology

Department

Mayor and Council

Department

Office of Public Safety Accountability

Department

Office of the City Attorney

Department

Office of the City Auditor

Department

Office of the City Clerk

Department

Office of the City Manager

Department

Office of the City Treasurer

Department

Police Department

Department

Public Works

Department

Utilities

Department

Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment

Category

hiking Activities

Arts & Culture

Camps

Classes & Group Activities

Community Centers

Events & Entertainment

Sports

Swimming

Category

pets Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets

Category

domain_add Building & Planning

Construction

Inspections

Planning

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

store Business

Business

Cannabis

Economic Development

Innovation

Suppliers & Vendors

Category

account_tree City Administration

Accountability & Oversight

Boards & Commissions

City Attorney

City Manager

City Structure & Policies

Customer Service

Elections

Mayor & City Council

Transparency

Category

category City Assets & Data

City Buildings & Property

City Vehicles

Records

Transparency

Category

explore City Regions

Council Districts

Neighborhoods

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

diversity_4 Community Support

Accessibility

Community Centers

Community Engagement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Homelessness

Housing

Older Adults

Volunteering

Youth

Category

theater_comedy Culture & History

Arts & Culture

Events & Entertainment

Sacramento History

Category

business_center Employment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Employees & Retirees

Employment

Volunteering

Workforce Development

Category

directions Infrastructure

Bridges

Drinking Water

Information Technology

Infrastructure Finance

Stormwater & Flooding

Streets & Roads

Trails

Wastewater & Sewer

Category

gavel Law, Code & Compliance

Code Enforcement

Inspections

Law & Code

Permits

Category

payments Money

Accounting

City Budget

Claims, Rebates & Discounts

Debt Management

Economic Development

Grants

Infrastructure Finance

Investment & Cash Management

Payments & Fees

Taxes

Category

park Outdoors & Sustainability

Bicycles

Boating

Camps

Climate & Sustainability

Parks

Scooters

Sports

Swimming

Trails

Trees

Weather

Category

local_police Safety

Alternative Response

Crime

Emergency Management

Emergency Response

Fire

Inspections

Police Department

Prevention & Personal Safety

Stormwater & Flooding

Weather

Category

directions_car Transportation

Bicycles

Boating

Driving

Electric Vehicles

Parking

Public Transportation

Scooters

Traffic

Walking

Category

delete_sweep Utility Services

Drinking Water

Recycling

Trash

Wastewater & Sewer

Back to categories Back to Departments

Search for content

SITE NAVIGATION

Outdoor Rebates

Grass Conversion

Outdoor Rebates

Grass Conversion

open_in_full

Rebates are available to City of Sacramento customers to replace existing grass with drought-tolerant landscaping.

Single-family customers can receive a maximum rebate of $3,000 for eligible expenses, which is calculated at $1.50 per square foot of grass converted on the front, side and back yard.

A rebate of up to $200 is also available to single-family customers to help design a front yard landscape.

Multi-family properties of three or more units, commercial and institutional customers can receive a maximum rebate of $50,000 for eligible expenses, which is calculated at $1.50 per square foot and can be used for grass conversion, irrigation upgrades, or a combination of both.

To be eligible for a rebate, customers must receive approval from City staff on all projects BEFORE they begin.

Project requirements

Grass conversion projects must include:

Non-invasive, drought-tolerant plants, including groundcover, shrubs and trees
At least 60 percent plant coverage after plants are mature
A minimum of five plants
A drip irrigation system with an EPA WaterSense-certified smart controller OR no irrigation system if the customer waters by hand
Organic or inorganic mulch, which must be spread 2 to 5 inches under trees and shrubs and must be 6 inches or less in diameter

What’s not eligible for reimbursement:

Projects that have already been completed
Artificial grass
Labor that is done by a non-licensed (C27) contractor
Tree removal equipment rental and tool purchases
Herbicides
Cardboard
Soil amendments
Border materials
Boulders
Plants in raised beds or containers

How to apply

Submit a completed grass conversion rebate application. Mail or email photos of existing turf, plant coverage worksheet and landscape plan.
Wait for approval from water conservation staff.
Schedule a pre-inspection before beginning your project.
Complete your landscape conversion project and submit receipts and a photo within 120 days of project approval.
Schedule a post-inspection from water conservation staff. Itemized receipts will be reviewed and verified by staff. Following review, projects must be inspected after completion.
Receive a rebate check, usually within 12 weeks of your post-inspection appointment and approval.

Online application

For all customers

Print application

Single-family/duplex customers

Print application

Multi-family/commercial/institutional customers

Approved plants list

Sample plans

Contractor guide

Landscape design assistance

Contact us

For more information about grass conversion rebates or if you have questions about your application or the application process, email riverfriendly@cityofsacramento.org or call 916-808-1337.

City of Sacramento Department of Utilities
Water Conservation
5730 24th Street, Building 22
Sacramento, CA, 95822

Rebates are only available while funds last.