TURF CHECK

ACWD Lawn Be Gone!

As of October 20, 2026, Alameda County Water District pays $2.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn Be Gone!, up to $3,000.

Lawn Be Gone! (via BAWSCA)

Rate
$2.00 per sq ft
Dollar cap
$3,000
Who can apply
homes, businesses and institutions
Verified
October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page

Requirements

  • Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
  • Mulch the converted area.
  • Overhead spray irrigation removed or converted to drip. Inherits BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone! terms. Artificial turf is not eligible.
  • Apply and receive a Notice to Proceed from your water provider before removing any lawn.

Steps, in order

  1. Apply on Alameda County Water District’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
  2. Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
  3. Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.
Apply on Alameda County Water District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.

Serves: Alameda County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Alameda County Water District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/alameda-county/acwd, terms verified October 20, 2026.

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