Watsonville Water Landscape Conservation Rebate Program
As of October 20, 2026, City of Watsonville Water pays $2.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Landscape Conservation Rebate Program, up to $2,000.
Landscape Conservation Rebate Program
- Rate
- $2.00 per sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $2,000
- 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.
- Replant with low-water or native plants.
- A pre-installation site visit is required; only pre-approved projects get the rebate. Synthetic turf is not allowed.
- The limits are per year. Free consultation: (831) 325-3376.
Steps, in order
- Apply on City of Watsonville Water’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 Watsonville Water’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Serves: Santa Cruz County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “City of Watsonville Water lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/santa-cruz-county/watsonville, terms verified October 20, 2026.
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