How to Get the Cash for Grass Pilot Rebate Program
City of Patterson · Stanislaus County, California, CA
What you get
The City of Patterson pays residential utility customers $1.00 per square foot of turf removed and replaced with drought-resistant or lower-water landscaping. A minimum of 200 square feet must be removed, up to a maximum of 2,000 square feet. One rebate per household per fiscal year; front-yard conversions must maintain 50 percent landscape coverage. The program has exceeded its fiscal-year budget but is still accepting applications as of August 2026 (City of Patterson, Cash for Grass Pilot Rebate Program; last verified August 2026).
- Residential: $1.00 per sq ft removed, min 200 sq ft, max 2,000 sq ft (up to $2,000)
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Patterson customer
- Property located in: Patterson
- City of Patterson utility customer
- Lawn currently maintained (dead lawns are not eligible)
- Minimum 200 sq ft / maximum 2,000 sq ft of turf removed
- Front yards must maintain 50% landscape coverage after conversion
- One rebate per household per fiscal year, first-come first-served
The application checklist
How to apply for the Cash for Grass Pilot Rebate Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Patterson before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Patterson and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send City of Patterson the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Cash for Grass Pilot Rebate Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
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 $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. 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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