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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

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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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.