How to Get the Cash for Grass Rebate

What you get

SCWA program, distinct from the City of Sacramento grass-conversion rebate. $1/sq ft of grass converted, up to $2,000 per household. Requires conversion to drought-resistant landscaping with drip irrigation (Sacramento County Water Agency Cash for Grass, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $1/sq ft, up to $2,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) customer
• Property located in: Sacramento County (unincorporated), Vineyard, Rosemont, Arden-Arcade
• Convert to drought-resistant landscaping with drip irrigation
• Grass (dead or alive) intact when applying
• Complete within 120 days of acceptance
• SCWA pre-approval before beginning 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 Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) 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.