How to Get the Cash for Grass Turf Rebate Program
City of Cotati · Sonoma County (North Bay), CA
What you get
Pays up to $1.00 per square foot of lawn removed, up to a lifetime maximum of $500 per property, for City of Cotati water customers. A working irrigation system is required, though the green-lawn requirement is temporarily waived so brown lawns qualify. Open to residential and commercial customers (City of Cotati; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: Up to $1.00/sq ft of lawn removed, $500 lifetime maximum per property
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Cotati customer
- Property located in: Cotati
- City of Cotati water customer
- Working irrigation system (brown lawns currently accepted)
- Remove lawn area; lifetime cap of $500 per property
Before you start
Official page says $1.00/sq ft, $500 lifetime max (a search-index snippet claiming $1.50/sq ft was NOT used). Amount read live via Chrome MCP.
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
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 2
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.
Rebate Concierge
Want help applying for this rebate?
For a one-time $29.99 we prepare your application packet for the Cash for Grass Turf Rebate Program: a filled-out copy of the provider's official application form, the plant list and documentation they ask for, and a pre-approval checklist so you do not start work before the program signs off.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time purchase per application, handled by a person, not a bot. Not legal or financial advice; rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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