Lawn rebates in Santa Cruz County
The water suppliers on file in Santa Cruz County, and the lawn rebate each pays a home. A rate prints only when we read it on the supplier’s own page within the last 60 days.
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Suppliers and their lawn rebates
| Water supplier | Rate for a home | Counts up to | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Watsonville WaterLandscape Conservation Rebate Program | $2.00 per sq ft | $2,000 | Verified October 20, 2026 |
| Scotts Valley Water DistrictLawn Replacement Rebate | $2.00 per sq ft | 1,000 sq ft or $2,000 | Verified October 20, 2026 |
| Soquel Creek Water DistrictTurf Replacement Rebate | $2.00 per sq ft | $2,000 | Verified October 20, 2026 |
| City of Santa Cruz Water DepartmentLawn Removal Rebate | No open lawn rebate found, checked October 26, 2026 | ||
| San Lorenzo Valley Water DistrictRebate Program | Not confirmed yet |
The state rule, by property type
California’s ban on watering nonfunctional lawn with drinking water, as it applies in Santa Cruz County.
Homes. Your home is outside the state ban on watering ornamental lawn.Water Code §10608.14 · Verified September 27, 2026 · Source
HOA common areas. Stop watering nonfunctional lawn in common areas with drinking water by January 1, 2029. Above 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area, certify to the State Water Board from June 30, 2031, then every three years.Water Code §10608.14 · Verified October 19, 2026 · Source
Businesses and institutions. Stop watering nonfunctional lawn with drinking water by January 1, 2028. Above 5,000 square feet of irrigated area, certify to the State Water Board from June 30, 2030, then every three years.Water Code §10608.14 · Verified October 19, 2026 · Source
Public property. Stop watering nonfunctional lawn with drinking water by January 1, 2027. Local-government, public-agency and water-system property in a disadvantaged community gets until January 1, 2031, or until state funding arrives, whichever is later. That delay does not apply to DGS property, businesses or HOAs.Water Code §10608.14 · Verified October 19, 2026 · Source