Santa Clara Valley Water Rebates — San Jose & Bay Area
Santa Clara Valley Water offers a landscape conversion rebate of $2 per square foot for replacing high-water lawns and pools with low-water or native landscaping. Up to $3,000 residential ($100,000 commercial). Serves San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and surrounding cities in Santa Clara County. Funding available through June 30, 2026 or until depleted. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Conversion | $2/sq ft, up to $3,000 | Residential |
| Commercial | Up to $100,000 | Commercial |
$2/sq ft, up to $3,000 residential. Funding through June 2026. Artificial turf not eligible. Pre-approval required.
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Santa Clara Valley Water Landscape Conversion — $2/sq ft, up to $3,000
Santa Clara Valley Water rebates $2 per square foot for converting approved high-water lawns and pools to low-water or native landscapes. Up to $3,000 residential. Artificial turf not eligible. Applications accepted in order received. Funding through June 30, 2026 or until depleted. Valley Water serves San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and surrounding cities in Santa Clara County.
- Must be a Santa Clara Valley Water customer
- Pre-approval required
- Low-water or native landscaping required
- Artificial turf not eligible
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How to Apply
- 1
Confirm Valley Water eligibility
Check with your water provider. San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale typically qualify.
- 2
Get pre-approval
Apply at valleywater.dropletportal.com before starting work.
- 3
Complete conversion
Replace turf with low-water or native landscaping. Save receipts and photos.
- 4
Submit for rebate
Follow Valley Water portal process.
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