TURF CHECK

Marin Water Cash for Grass

As of October 20, 2026, Marin Municipal Water District pays $3.68 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Cash for Grass, up to 1,000 square feet.

Cash for Grass

Rate
$3.68 per sq ft, best practice rebate
Lower option
$2.18 per sq ft, with fewer requirements
Counts up to
1,000 sq ft
Bonus
Rain Garden Bonus: another $1.00 per sq ft
Who can apply
homes
Verified
October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page

Requirements

  • Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
  • Replant with low-water or native plants.

Steps, in order

  1. Apply on Marin Municipal Water District’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.
Apply on Marin Municipal Water District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.

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

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Marin Municipal Water District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/marin-county/mmwd, terms verified October 20, 2026.

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