TURF CHECK

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

  1. Apply on Nevada Irrigation 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 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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