How to Get the Lawn to Garden Rebate Program

What you get

Pays $3.00 per square foot of lawn replaced with water-wise, native landscaping, up to 1,500 square feet for residential properties (maximum $4,500). Minimum 250 square feet; at least 50% plant coverage at maturity; pre-project inspection and Notice to Proceed required before starting (City of Tulare; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $3.00/sq ft, up to 1,500 sq ft (max $4,500)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Tulare customer
• Property located in: Tulare
• City of Tulare metered water customer in good standing
• Minimum 250 sq ft of irrigated lawn converted
• At least 50% plant coverage at maturity; mulch required
• Pre-project inspection / Notice to Proceed before 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 City of Tulare 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.