Carmichael Water Turf Replacement Rebate Program

Requirements

• Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
• Mulch the converted area.
• No overhead spray in the converted area: remove or cap the lawn sprinklers, or convert to drip at 2.0 gallons per hour per emitter or less (no micro-sprays or bubblers). Hand watering is allowed.
• Not retroactive: apply and get approval before removing any lawn. Start within 30 days of approval and finish within 90 days.
• At least 300 sq ft (smaller if the whole lawn goes). The lawn must be maintained and watered by a working sprinkler system.
• Plants must cover at least 50% of the area when grown; low-water, drought-tolerant or California native plants from the district’s list. At least one tree, existing or new.
• A 3-inch layer of mulch; no artificial grass or impermeable surfaces in the rebated area.
• Five photos before and five after, and a W-9.

Steps, in order

1. Apply on Carmichael 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.