How to Get the Turf Removal Rebate

What you get

The City of Sonoma pays $1.00 per square foot for removing turf, up to a $1,000 total for single-family residential properties. The rebate is part of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership; residents apply through the city's official turf removal rebate application (City of Sonoma; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: $1.00 per sq ft, up to $1,000
• Commercial: $1.00 per sq ft, up to $3,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Sonoma customer
• Property located in: Sonoma
• Property within Sonoma city limits
• Turf removal must be pre-approved before work begins
• Replace removed turf with drought-tolerant or native landscaping per program guidelines

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 Sonoma 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.