How to Get the Lawn to Garden Rebate

What you get

$2 per square foot to replace a front lawn with water-efficient plants, up to 1,500 sq ft ($3,000 max) for residential customers. A Water-Wise Landscape Consultation is required before removing lawn, and the project must be approved before any work begins. First-come, first-served (City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft, up to $3,000 (1,500 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities customer
• Property located in: Fresno
• Required Water-Wise Landscape Consultation before removing lawn
• Approval required before starting any work

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 City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities 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.