Madera Water Water Conservation Turf Replacement Rebate

Requirements

• Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
• Drought-tolerant plantings must be on drip or micro-spray, and the plan must cut water use by at least 50%. Eligible replacements: drought-tolerant plants suited to the area, mulch, rock, ungrouted stepping stones, permeable hardscape, or artificial turf.
• Apply before any turf is removed; work starts only after the application is approved and a pre-job inspection is done.
• Apply by mail or email (rebateinfo@madera.gov) on the City's PDF application, with a recent City of Madera utility bill, at least 5 dated color photos of the turf showing the house, street or fence, and a drawing with measurements and the planned irrigation changes.
• $2.00 per sq ft for water-efficient landscape, or $3.00 per sq ft for artificial turf, up to 1,000 sq ft; $3,000 maximum.
• Renters and tenants attach the owner's or property manager's written approval.
• Finish within 60 days of the approval date; a final inspection follows and the check is mailed about 6 weeks after.
• One rebate per account. HOAs, PUDs, condos, mobile homes, multifamily, and commercial, industrial or institutional meters that supply irrigation qualify. New construction does not. Vegetable gardens, water features, high-water-use or invasive plants do not qualify.
• Turf reinstalled while you own the property means refunding the rebate plus a penalty equal to it.
• First come, first served while funds last; the account must be current.

Steps, in order

1. Apply on City of Madera Water Division’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.