EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
RollingRebate Water-efficiency rebate that supports defensible space
Program rules decide eligibility. Check details with the program before starting work.
- Award
- Standard $1/sq ft; Super $2/sq ft; qualifying commercial median strips $2/sq ft. Combined EBMUD rebate maximum per 2-year period: $2,000 residential/small multifamily (4 units or fewer), $15,000 commercial, municipal, and large multifamily (5+ units).
- Status
- Rolling
- Who it's for
- Program for EBMUD customers who replace actively maintained, irrigated lawn with waterwise landscaping. Lawn must have been irrigated with EBMUD water and maintained for at least 3 years. Current rebate terms: Standard $1/sq ft; Super $2/sq ft; qualifying commercial median strips $2/sq ft. Combined EBMUD rebate maximum per 2-year period: $2,000 residential/small multifamily (4 units or fewer), $15,000 commercial, municipal, and large multifamily (5+ units). Timing and availability: No program-wide closing date verified. Complete the project within 9 months after EBMUD approval. Remaining funds are not confirmed.
- Where
- EBMUD water service area only, portions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
- Measures
- Defensible space
How to Apply
- Submit the online application before starting
- Wait for EBMUD approval before any work
- Complete the project and submit documentation within 9 months
- Receive the rebate check
Documents to Gather
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Apply with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Source · Checked October 20, 2026
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