Cal Water Chico Lawn-to-Garden Rebate
As of October 19, 2026, California Water Service - Chico District pays $3.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn-to-Garden Rebate, up to 1,500 square feet.
Lawn-to-Garden Rebate
- Rate
- $3.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 1,500 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes, apartments and businesses
- Verified
- October 19, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- Replant with low-water or native plants.
- Planting density: 3 approved plants per 100 sqft converted.
- at least 50% of removed grass converted to drought-tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation; artificial turf does NOT qualify
- pre-approval required before starting the project
- rebate funds are limited per Cal Water district; availability varies by service area
- use of Cal Water-recommended California native / water-wise plant lists
- 3 approved plants per 100 sq ft converted, from Cal Water's recommended California native and water-wise plant lists.
- Artificial turf does not qualify.
- Rate, cap and availability are shown in the Cal Water Conservation Portal after creating an account (conservation.calwater.com).
Steps, in order
- Apply on California Water Service - Chico 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 California Water Service - Chico District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Serves: Butte County, Glenn County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “California Water Service - Chico District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/butte-county/calwater-chico, terms verified October 19, 2026.
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