Tulare Water Lawn to Garden Rebate Program
As of October 20, 2026, City of Tulare (Water Department) pays $3.00 per square foot of lawn a home replaces through Lawn to Garden Rebate Program, up to 1,500 square feet or $4,500.
Lawn to Garden Rebate Program
- Rate
- $3.00 per sq ft
- Counts up to
- 1,500 sq ft
- Dollar cap
- $4,500
- Smallest project
- 250 sq ft
- Who can apply
- homes, apartments and businesses
- Verified
- October 20, 2026 on the agency’s page
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
- At least 50% of the area in low-water or native plants.
- remove water-thirsty lawn and replace with water-wise, native landscaping; permeable hardscape allowed but cannot exceed 20% of the rebated area
Steps, in order
- Apply on City of Tulare (Water Department)’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 Tulare (Water Department)’s siteLekua does not take or send applications.
Serves: Tulare County. More than one supplier may serve a city; your water bill names yours.
Cite this: Lekua Turf Check, “City of Tulare (Water Department) lawn rebate”, https://lekua.design/turf/rebates/tulare-county/tulare-city, terms verified October 20, 2026.
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