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Santa Clara, California Water Rebates

The City of Santa Clara adds its own money on top of the regional Valley Water landscape rebate. You get $4 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet and $2 per square foot after that, up to a $5,000 lifetime cap. The key step people miss: you have to get a written Notice to Proceed from Valley Water before you remove any lawn.

$4 / sq ft first 1,000 · Verified June 2026

Lawn Conversion Bonus

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How to apply

  1. Apply to Valley Water and get a written Notice to Proceed before removing any lawn
  2. Register for the City of Santa Clara bonus through the city rebates page
  3. Convert the lawn to low-water landscaping (no artificial turf or plastic weed barrier)
  4. Submit to both Valley Water and the City to receive the stacked rebate

What you'll need

  • City of Santa Clara water account number
  • Valley Water Notice to Proceed
  • Before photos
  • Plant list and design
  • After photos and receipts

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks Santa Clara Valley natives, designs an HOA-friendly layout that satisfies both Valley Water and the city, and assembles the documentation for both applications.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove your lawn before you have the Valley Water Notice to Proceed.
  • Don't install artificial turf or plastic weed barrier. Neither is eligible.
  • Don't forget to apply to both Valley Water and the City. The $4 per sq ft is a city bonus on top of the regional rebate.

Santa Clara Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Santa Clara pay for lawn conversion?
$4 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet and $2 per square foot after that, up to a $5,000 lifetime cap. This is a city bonus on top of the regional Valley Water rebate (City of Santa Clara, verified June 2026).
Do I apply to the city or to Valley Water?
Both. You need a written Notice to Proceed from Valley Water before starting, and you register the city bonus with the City of Santa Clara. The amounts stack.
Can I use artificial turf?
No. Artificial turf and plastic weed barrier are not eligible in the converted area.

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