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Zone 7 Water Water-Efficient Landscape Conversion Rebate

As of October 20, 2026, Zone 7 Water Agency pays $2.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Water-Efficient Landscape Conversion Rebate, up to $3,000. New applications go on a waitlist.

Water-Efficient Landscape Conversion Rebate

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

Requirements

  • Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
  • At least 50% of the area in low-water or native plants.
  • Apply with a plan and plant list and wait for a Notice to Proceed; lawn removed before approval does not qualify.
  • At least 100 sq ft of front lawn visible from the sidewalk, or 200 sq ft in back, currently watered by sprinklers.
  • At least 50% of the area covered by low-water plants when grown; no artificial turf, plastic weed barrier or mortared hardscape.
  • The rebate covers materials (plants, mulch, compost, permeable hardscape, drip parts), not labor. Finish within 120 days; keep it at least 2 years.

Steps, in order

  1. Apply through your own water supplier (the members are listed on this page) 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.
See the program pageLekua does not take or send applications.

Wholesaler and members

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

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Zone 7 Water Agency lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/alameda-county/zone7, terms verified October 20, 2026.

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