City of Bakersfield Water Lawn-to-Garden Rebate
As of October 18, 2026, City of Bakersfield Water 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 (through Cal Water)
- Rate
- $3.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 1,500 sq ft
- Smallest project
- 250 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes
- Verified
- October 18, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- Cal Water's Lawn-to-Garden rules (its help pages): pre-approval before starting, at least three approved low-water plants per 100 sq ft converted, and no artificial turf.
- Apply through Cal Water's Rebates and Programs site with City of Bakersfield selected.
Steps, in order
- Apply on City of Bakersfield Water’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 City of Bakersfield Water’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Serves: Kern County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “City of Bakersfield Water lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/kern-county/bakersfield-city, terms verified October 18, 2026.
Check that this supplier serves your address.Free · Any California address · No sign-up. Lekua does not apply for you; you apply with your water supplier.