NID Turf Removal Rebate Program
As of October 20, 2026, Nevada Irrigation District pays $1.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Turf Removal Rebate Program, up to $1,000.
Turf Removal Rebate Program
- Rate
- $1.00 per sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $1,000
- Smallest project
- 250 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- Remove turf grass and replace with water-efficient landscape; depending on conversion methods, customers may also qualify for additional device rebates (weather-based controllers, soil moisture sensors, rotating nozzles, rain barrels/cisterns).
- Residential treated-water customers only; rebate is per residential meter.
- Minimum 250 sqft of turf must be converted (if property has less than 250 sqft of turf, all turf must be removed).
- Funding limited; first-come, first-served when open.
- Application/availability via Water Efficiency Technician (530-273-6185 ext. 1244).
Steps, in order
- Apply on Nevada Irrigation 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 Nevada Irrigation District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Wholesaler and members
- City of Nevada City
Serves: Nevada County, Placer County, Yuba County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Nevada Irrigation District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/nevada-county/nid, terms verified October 20, 2026.
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