How to Get the Cash For Grass Rebate

What you get

Rebate of $1.00 per square foot of lawn converted, or $2.00 per square foot for parking-strip conversion (between sidewalk and street, which does not count toward the site maximum), up to $750 for single-family residential. Low-water climate-appropriate plants must cover at least 50% of the converted area at maturity; permeable hardscape is capped at 50%; pre- and post-inspection are required (City of Napa Water Division; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $1/sq ft ($2/sq ft parking strip), up to $750

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Napa Water Division customer
• Property located in: Napa
• City of Napa water customer; historically maintained / irrigated lawn
• Low-water climate-appropriate plants covering at least 50% of the converted area at maturity
• Permeable hardscape capped at 50% of the converted area
• Pre- and post-inspection; post-inspection within 4 months of Notice to Proceed

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 Napa Water Division 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.