How to Get the Landscape Conversion Rebate

What you get

$1 per square foot for replacing lawn with low-water or drought-tolerant landscaping. Residential cap of $2,000. Pre-approval required before removing turf. CCWD serves central and eastern Contra Costa County.

• Residential: Up to $2,000 ($1/sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) customer
• Property located in: Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Antioch, Pittsburg, Clayton
• Must be a CCWD water customer
• Pre-approval required before starting work
• Replace with low-water or drought-tolerant plants
• Synthetic turf not eligible

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.