How to Get the Turf Replacement Rebate (city supplement)

What you get

City of Vacaville amount above the regional Solano County Water Agency rebate: $2 per square foot, up to 1,000 sq ft or $2,000, to replace existing turf with water-efficient landscaping. A pre-inspection before removing turf is required; replacement with artificial grass or concrete is not eligible (City of Vacaville Utilities, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft, up to $2,000 (1,000 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Vacaville Utilities customer
• Property located in: Vacaville
• Pre-inspection before removing existing turf
• Artificial grass / concrete replacement not eligible

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 Vacaville Utilities 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.