How to Get the Cash for Grass Rebate

What you get

Turf-conversion rebate up to a maximum of $6,000 per property for replacing irrigated turf with low-water, County-approved plants. Minimum 500 sq ft; dedicated irrigation required at application; a pre-conversion inspection is required. Available in the Nipomo Mesa Water Conservation Area and the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (County of San Luis Obispo; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to $6,000 per property

Are you eligible?

• Be a County of San Luis Obispo customer
• Property located in: Nipomo, Paso Robles, Templeton, Creston
• Property in the Nipomo Mesa Water Conservation Area or Paso Robles Groundwater Basin
• Minimum 500 sq ft of irrigated turf replaced with County-approved low-water plants
• Dedicated irrigation at application; pre-conversion inspection required

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 County of San Luis Obispo 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.