Sacramento, CA Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Sacramento pays $1.50 per square foot, up to $3,000 to Sacramento homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 250 square feet.
The Sacramento turf removal rebate
River-Friendly Landscape grass conversion, run by City of Sacramento.
$1.50 per square foot, up to $3,000
- Most California programs run on the Metropolitan Water District regional base rate, and your retail agency may add to it
- Between 250 and 5,000 square feet per property per year
- Apply and receive approval before removing any turf
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Sacramento is $1.50 per square foot with a $3,000 cap. Sources quoting $3.00 and $6,000 are wrong.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Sacramento rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Sacramento
The planting palette for zone 9b is shared across California and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the California xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Sacramento is the money above: City of Sacramento sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Sacramento is the money: City of Sacramento decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento, CA offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Sacramento runs the River-Friendly Landscape grass conversion, paying $1.50 per square foot, up to $3,000. You must remove at least 250 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the City of Sacramento rebate page.
How much is the Sacramento turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At City of Sacramento's rate of $1.50 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $900. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $1,500.