EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate
As of October 20, 2026, East Bay Municipal Utility District pays $2.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn Conversion Rebate, up to 2,000 square feet or $2,000.
Lawn Conversion Rebate (Residential)
- Rate
- $2.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 2,000 sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $2,000
- Who can apply
- homes and apartments
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- Mulch the converted area.
- Remove or convert overhead spray irrigation to drip in the converted area.
Steps, in order
- Apply on East Bay Municipal Utility District’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
- Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
- Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.
Apply on East Bay Municipal Utility District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Lawn Conversion Rebate (Commercial / Non-Functional Turf)
- Rate
- $2.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 20,000 sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $20,000
- Who can apply
- businesses, apartments and public agencies
- Figures above are for
- apartments
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- Mulch the converted area.
- Remove or convert overhead spray irrigation to drip in the converted area. Targets non-functional turf (ornamental grass not used for recreation).
Steps, in order
- Apply on East Bay Municipal Utility District’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
- Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
- Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.
Apply on East Bay Municipal Utility District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
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Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “East Bay Municipal Utility District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/alameda-county/ebmud, terms verified October 20, 2026.
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