Santa Rosa, CA Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Santa Rosa Water pays $1.00 per square foot, up to $1,000 on 1,000 square feet, once per account to Santa Rosa homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 250 square feet.
The Santa Rosa turf removal rebate
Cash for Grass, run by Santa Rosa Water.
$1.00 per square foot, up to $1,000 on 1,000 square feet, once per account
- 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.
Santa Rosa is $1.00 per square foot with a $1,000 cap. Sources quoting $1.50 and $1,500 are wrong.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Santa Rosa Water rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Santa Rosa
The planting palette for zone 6b 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 Rosa is the money above: Santa Rosa Water sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Santa Rosa is the money: Santa Rosa Water decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Santa Rosa, CA offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Santa Rosa Water runs the Cash for Grass, paying $1.00 per square foot, up to $1,000 on 1,000 square feet, once per account. You must remove at least 250 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Santa Rosa Water rebate page.
How much is the Santa Rosa turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Santa Rosa Water's rate of $1.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $600. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $1,000.