Santa Clara, CA Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Valley Water pays $2.00 per square foot, up to $3,000 for a single-family home to Santa Clara homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 250 square feet.
The Santa Clara turf removal rebate
Landscape Conversion Rebate, run by Valley Water.
$2.00 per square foot, up to $3,000 for a single-family home
- 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.
Valley Water has funded this through to 30 June 2027.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Valley Water rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara is the money above: Valley Water sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Santa Clara is the money: Valley Water decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Santa Clara, CA offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Valley Water runs the Landscape Conversion Rebate, paying $2.00 per square foot, up to $3,000 for a single-family home. You must remove at least 250 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Valley Water rebate page.
How much is the Santa Clara turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Valley Water's rate of $2.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,200. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $2,000.