Find out how much City of Sacramento Department of Utilities will pay you to remove your lawn.
Rate
$1.50/sq ft
First step
HouseCall required
Complete by
120days
Program
RiverFriendly
Pre-approval required — River Friendly Landscape Rebate requires written approval before any work starts. Starting early is an automatic disqualification.
You qualify if all of these apply:
You will be disqualified if any of these apply:
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Not sure? More info at Sacramento Utilities →
Your estimated rebate
Enter your lawn size in Step 2 to see your estimate →
~$1.50/ sq ft
House Call → Apply → Approve → Convert (≤120 days) → Rebate
Data verified May 12, 2026. Not affiliated with City of Sacramento Department of Utilities.
The Water Wise House Call is a free site visit from a Sacramento city water conservation advisor. They assess your yard, help design a water-efficient landscape plan, and confirm eligibility. It's required because the program wants to ensure your new landscape will actually save water.
Contact Sacramento's Utilities Department through the River Friendly Landscape page on the city website. Appointments fill up, so schedule early.
Approximately $1.50 per square foot. Verify the current rate at the Sacramento city utilities website, as the rate may be updated.
120 days from the date of your pre-approval.
No. The Water Wise House Call is a required step before your application can be submitted.