TURF CHECK

MPWD Lawn Be Gone!

As of October 20, 2026, Mid-Peninsula Water District pays $4.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn Be Gone!, up to 500 square feet or $2,000.

Lawn Be Gone! (via BAWSCA)

Rate
$4.00 per sq ft
Counts up to
500 sq ft
Dollar cap
$2,000
Who can apply
homes and businesses
Verified
October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page

Requirements

  • Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
  • Mulch the converted area.
  • Overhead spray irrigation removed or converted to drip. Inherits BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone! terms. Artificial turf is not eligible.

Steps, in order

  1. Apply on Mid-Peninsula 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.
Apply on Mid-Peninsula Water District’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.

Wholesaler and members

Wholesale supplier: Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency

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

Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “Mid-Peninsula Water District lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/san-mateo-county/midpeninsula-water, terms verified October 20, 2026.

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