Native Landscaping Across California

$2–3.50/sq ft through Cal Water (varies by district)

Bakersfield California Water Service customers can earn $2 to $3.50 per square foot through Cal Water's Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate for replacing turf with drought-tolerant or native landscaping. Bakersfield's extreme summer heat and alkaline soils call for natives that are genuinely adapted to the southern San Joaquin Valley.

Up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through EBMUD

Berkeley residents can access EBMUD's Lawn Conversion Rebate ($1/sq ft, up to $2,000) for replacing lawn with drought-tolerant or California-native landscaping. Berkeley's cool, fog-influenced climate supports a diverse range of coastal and bay-adapted natives.

Up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through CCWD

Concord homeowners served by Contra Costa Water District can earn up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through CCWD's Landscape Conversion Rebate for removing lawn and replacing it with drought-tolerant or native landscaping. Concord's hot, dry summers and mild winters suit a wide range of California inland natives.

$2–4/sq ft through BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone

Daly City homeowners served by a BAWSCA member water agency can access the Lawn Be Gone Rebate ($2 to 4/sq ft) for removing turf and replacing it with low-water or native landscaping. Daly City's cool, foggy coastal climate supports a range of coastal California natives that need minimal irrigation.

$2–4/sq ft through BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone

Hayward homeowners served by a BAWSCA member agency can access the Lawn Be Gone Rebate ($2 to 4/sq ft) for replacing turf with low-water or native landscaping. Hayward's climate ranges from bay-influenced near the shoreline to hotter and drier toward the Hayward Hills.

$3/sq ft turf replacement + $100/tree bonus

Irvine residents can earn $3/sq ft through the IRWD Turf Replacement Program, plus an extra $100/tree (up to 5 trees). Free landscape design assistance is available. As a master-planned city, Irvine has extensive HOA presence — but California law protects drought-tolerant landscaping.

$2–3.50/sq ft through Cal Water (varies by district)

Livermore California Water Service customers can earn $2 to $3.50 per square foot for replacing turf with water-efficient or native landscaping through Cal Water's Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate. Livermore's hot, dry inland climate in the Livermore Valley is well suited to California's drought-adapted native plants.

Up to $25,000 through LADWP + MWD ($5/sq ft)

Los Angeles offers one of the most generous turf replacement rebates in the country — up to $25,000 through LADWP and the Metropolitan Water District combined. With a Mediterranean climate and long dry seasons, California-native plants thrive here with minimal irrigation.

Up to $3,000+ (Valley Water + BAWSCA may stack)

Mountain View homeowners may qualify for rebates through Santa Clara Valley Water ($2/sq ft, up to $3,000) and BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone program ($2 to 4/sq ft). Both programs cover the removal of high-water lawns and replacement with low-water or native landscaping.

Up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through EBMUD

Oakland homeowners can earn up to $2,000 through EBMUD's Lawn Conversion Rebate ($1/sq ft) for replacing lawn with California-native or drought-tolerant landscaping. Oakland's mild, bay-influenced climate supports a wide range of natives that thrive with little irrigation once established.

Up to $3,000+ (Valley Water + BAWSCA may stack)

Palo Alto homeowners may qualify for two stacking rebate programs: Santa Clara Valley Water's Landscape Conversion Rebate ($2/sq ft, up to $3,000) and BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone program ($2 to 4/sq ft). Check with your water provider to confirm which program applies to your address.

Up to $3,000 ($1.50/sq ft) through City of Sacramento

Sacramento's Grass Conversion Rebate offers $1.50/sq ft (up to $3,000) for replacing lawns with drought-tolerant or native plants. The city recently expanded its preferred plant list to 830+ varieties, including 300+ California natives.

$2–3.50/sq ft through Cal Water (varies by district)

Salinas California Water Service customers can earn $2 to $3.50 per square foot through Cal Water's Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate for converting turf to low-water or native landscaping. Salinas's cool, fog-influenced Central Coast climate is ideal for coastal California natives that require little supplemental water once established.

Up to $5/sq ft with native plant bonus

San Diego County's Waterscape Rebate Program rewards homeowners who choose California-native plants with an extra $1/sq ft bonus on top of the base turf replacement rebate. Combined with the region's year-round growing season, San Diego is ideal for native landscaping.

Up to $3,000 ($2/sq ft) through Valley Water

San Jose residents can access Santa Clara Valley Water's Landscape Conversion Rebate — $2/sq ft (up to $3,000) for replacing high-water lawns with low-water native landscaping. The Bay Area's mild climate supports a wide range of California-native plants.

Up to $3,000+ (Valley Water + BAWSCA may stack)

Sunnyvale homeowners may qualify for turf replacement rebates through Santa Clara Valley Water ($2/sq ft, up to $3,000) and BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone program ($2 to 4/sq ft). Sunnyvale's mild South Bay climate is well suited to a diverse range of California-native plants.

Up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through CCWD

Walnut Creek CCWD customers can earn up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft) through the Contra Costa Water District's Landscape Conversion Rebate for removing lawn and planting drought-tolerant or native landscaping. Walnut Creek's inland location and Mount Diablo microclimate suit a range of California foothill and valley natives.