How to Get the Lawn Replacement Rebate (Cash for Grass)

What you get

Rebate of up to $1,000 per address to convert grass to a water-efficient landscape (per-square-foot rate not published; total-cap program). A separate Lawn-Be-Gone compost/mulch voucher of up to $300 is also offered. Requires a City of West Sacramento water account and pre-approval (City of West Sacramento; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to $1,000 per address

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of West Sacramento customer
• Property located in: West Sacramento
• West Sacramento water customer
• Convert grass to a water-efficient landscape
• Pre-approval 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 West Sacramento 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.