TURF CHECK

BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone!

As of October 6, 2026, Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency runs a lawn rebate for homes through Lawn Be Gone!.

Lawn Be Gone!

Rate
Per square foot; the program page has the rate
Who can apply
homes and businesses
Verified
October 6, 2026 on the agency’s page

Requirements

  • Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
  • Mulch the converted area.
  • Existing overhead spray irrigation in the converted area must be removed or converted to low-volume drip irrigation. No new turf or invasive plants permitted; artificial turf is not eligible.

Steps, in order

  1. Apply through your own water supplier (the members are listed on this page) 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.
See the program pageLekua does not take or send applications.

Wholesaler and members

Serves: San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/san-mateo-county/bawsca, terms verified October 6, 2026.

Check that this supplier serves your address.
Free · Any California address · No sign-up. Lekua does not apply for you; you apply with your water supplier.