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Folsom, California Water Rebates

The City of Folsom Environmental & Water Resources department pays $1 per square foot of turf removed and replaced with water-efficient landscape, up to $2,000 per address. The timing rules are strict: you have to get your application approved before you start, then begin within 30 days of approval and finish within 90 days.

$1 / sq ft, up to $2,000

Cash for Grass Turf Replacement Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are a City of Folsom water customer
  2. Submit your application before removing any turf
  3. Wait for written approval
  4. Begin within 30 days of approval and remove the turf, replacing it with water-efficient landscape
  5. Finish within 90 days, then submit photos and receipts to receive $1 per sq ft, up to $2,000

What you'll need

  • City of Folsom water account number
  • Before photos of the existing turf
  • Application and approval confirmation
  • Plant list or landscape plan
  • After photos and itemized receipts

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't start the project before your application is approved. Pre-approval is required and starting early disqualifies you.
  • Don't miss the timing windows. You have to begin within 30 days of approval and finish within 90 days.
  • Don't wait to apply. Funding is limited and accepted first-come, first-served.

Folsom Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Folsom pay to remove turf?
$1 per square foot of turf removed and replaced with water-efficient landscape, up to $2,000 per address for residential customers (City of Folsom Environmental & Water Resources, verified June 2026).
Can I start before my application is approved?
No. Your application has to be submitted and approved before you start. After approval, you have to begin within 30 days and finish within 90 days.
How long do I have to finish the project?
You have to begin within 30 days of approval and complete the work within 90 days of the approval date.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is limited and applications are accepted first-come, first-served, so apply early before funds run out.

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