How to Get the Lawn-to-Garden (Turf Replacement) Program

What you get

Pays $1.00 per square foot when a grass lawn is replaced with water-efficient landscaping suited to the semi-arid climate, up to a $650 residential maximum. Applies only to front yards and parkways; design must be approved before grass removal (City of Manteca; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $1.00/sq ft, up to $650 (front yards / parkways only)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Manteca customer
• Property located in: Manteca
• City of Manteca water customer
• Front yards and parkways only
• Design approved before removing the lawn
• Drive-by inspection before approval to construct

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 Manteca 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.