TURF CHECK

PCWA Lawn Replacement Rebate

As of October 20, 2026, Placer County Water Agency pays $3.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through PCWA Lawn Replacement Rebate, up to $3,000.

PCWA Lawn Replacement Rebate

Rate
$3.00 per sq ft
Dollar cap
$3,000
Who can apply
homes and businesses
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.
  • convert lawn to water-efficient landscape; artificial turf NOT allowed
  • not retroactive; projects must be approved before work begins
  • first-come, first-served while funding lasts; rebated as a bill credit

Steps, in order

  1. Apply on Placer County Water Agency’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 Placer County Water Agency’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.

Wholesaler and members

Wholesale supplier: Regional Water Authority (Be Water Smart)

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

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Placer County Water Agency lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/placer-county/pcwa, terms verified October 20, 2026.

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