How to Get the Cash for Grass Rebate

What you get

Pays $0.50 per square foot of qualifying turf replacement for Valley of the Moon Water District customers in the Sonoma Valley. A mandatory pre and/or post inspection is required, and program and funding restrictions apply (Valley of the Moon Water District; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: $0.50/sq ft of qualifying turf replaced

Are you eligible?

• Be a Valley of the Moon Water District customer
• Property located in: Sonoma, El Verano, Boyes Hot Springs
• Valley of the Moon Water District customer
• Replace qualifying irrigated turf with low-water landscaping
• Schedule the mandatory pre and/or post inspection

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 Valley of the Moon Water District 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.