How to Get the Water-Efficient Landscape Conversion Rebate

What you get

$2 per square foot up to $3,000 for residential properties (effective October 1, 2025), serving customers of Livermore Municipal Water, the City of Pleasanton, and Dublin San Ramon Services District. Requires at least 100 sq ft of street-visible lawn and at least 50% low-water plant coverage at maturity; a Notice to Proceed is required before work begins (Zone 7 Water Agency, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft, up to $3,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a Zone 7 Water Agency customer
• Property located in: Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin
• Submit application with plant list and design for pre-approval
• Notice to Proceed required before starting; artificial turf not eligible
• Minimum 100 sq ft of street-visible lawn

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 Zone 7 Water Agency 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.