Hollister Water Turf Removal Program
As of October 20, 2026, City of Hollister (Water Division) pays $2.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Turf Removal Program, up to 1,000 square feet or $2,000.
The terms and the application are the same as Water Resources Association of San Benito County’s.
Turf Removal Program (administered by WRASBC)
- Rate
- $2.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 1,000 sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $2,000
- Smallest project
- 100 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes, apartments, businesses and institutions
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- If irrigated, leak-free low-volume drip, micro-spray or bubbler, with no runoff, overspray or misting.
- For property owners who get water from the City of Hollister, the City of San Juan Bautista, Sunnyslope County Water District or San Benito County Water District (Zone 6 only).
- Call WRASBC at (831) 637-4378 for a pre-inspection; start only after its approval letter, and finish within 120 days. Projects started or finished before approval, dead landscape and new construction don't qualify.
- Replace the lawn with low- or moderate-water plants on at least 25% of the area and permeable hardscape (pavers, crushed granite, stone, mulch); no high-water plants, and turf can't go back in while you own the property.
- Any irrigation in the converted area must be leak-free low-volume drip, micro-spray or bubbler with no runoff, overspray or misting. A W-9 comes with any rebate of $600 or more.
Steps, in order
- Apply on City of Hollister (Water Division)’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 City of Hollister (Water Division)’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Wholesaler and members
Wholesale supplier: Water Resources Association of San Benito County
Serves: San Benito County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “City of Hollister (Water Division) lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/san-benito-county/hollister-city, terms verified October 20, 2026.
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