Lawn to Garden Rebate Application

Diablo Water District's Lawn to Garden Rebate Program provides rebates to our customers as an incentive to convert water-thirsty lawns to water-efficient landscapes. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rebate Amount

The rebate is $1 per square foot of lawn replaced up to the maximum amount.
The maximum rebate for single-family residential sites is $1,000; The maximum rebate for commercial, multi-family, and municipal accounts is $20,000 per site.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before submitting an application.

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Have you already started your project? *

Pre-Conversion Eligibility

This program is NOT retroactive. Projects underway or completed prior to receiving a DWD Notice to Proceed are not eligible.

I have read and understand the Program Terms and Conditions *

Application Instructions

Photos of your sprinklers and lawn will be required for this application. Your application is not complete until you have reached the last page and clicked on the submit button. Upon submission you will receive a confirmation message that you have successfully completed the online application. Please do not use the back button or refresh button on your browser. * Denotes a required field.

Contact Information

Property Type *

Single Family Residence
Commercial, Multi-Family, Institutional (HOA, Apartment or Condo Complex, Business, Government)

Area for Rebate: *

Please select all that apply

Who is completing this application? *

Property Owner
Tenant
Contractor
Property Manager
Other

Please have your landlord complete the Tenant Authorization Form on our website

For commercial properties: please have the owner complete the authorization form or contact us for additional authorization options.

Other, please specify: *

Applicant Name *

First

Last

Account Number

Name on Water Account if different than Applicant Name

If the applicant name is different than the name on the account, please explain.

Contact Email *

Contact Phone *

Project Location Information

Property Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than property address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

How did you learn about this program? *

Facebook/Nextdoor/Social Media
Website
E-Newsletter
Bill Notification
Referral from friend or other
The Press
Event
Other

Other, please specify: *

Current Status of Your Lawn

To be eligible, lawn areas proposed to be converted must be currently maintained. Brown lawns, due to drought-related watering reductions will also be accepted. However, dirt areas that show no signs of the presence of a lawn are not eligible.

What is the current status of your lawn? *

Lawn is green and maintained
Lawn is brown due to the drought
Other

Please describe the current status of your lawn *

Is the area you are planning on removing/converting at least 300 square feet? *

Are you planning on removing/converting your entire front lawn? *

NOTE: A minimum of 300 square feet OR the entire lawn area must be removed/converted to be eligible for the Lawn to Garden Rebate Program.

If present what type of sprinklers irrigate the lawn? *

No sprinkler system
Pop-up sprays
Pop-up rotors
Impact heads
Mixed heads
Multi-stream rotating nozzles
Other

Other, please specify: *

Upload Sprinkler Photo(s)

If present, please upload at least one photo showing the sprinklers on and running for each lawn area being converted. If the sprinklers do not currently work, upload photos showing the sprinkler heads in each lawn area being converted. Photo Requirements: All photos should be taken with enough distance to show that they are of your yard. For example, photos should include an identifiable feature such as a tree, mailbox, or part of the house.

Upload Photo

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

Upload Photos of Your Lawn

Upload photos of your current lawn area(s) proposed for removal (2 photos minimum per lawn area). Photo Requirements: Photos should be taken from several angles to show the entire lawn including edges and corners for each lawn area being converted. Photos from the far left corner, middle, and far right corners taken from the street or sidewalk will give best results.

Upload Photos *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Rebate Agreement - Release of Liability

DWD may deny any application that does not meet all of the Program requirements, which are set forth in the Program Terms and Conditions. DWD reserves the right to alter the Program Terms and Conditions at any time, with no notice other than by posting the Program requirements on the DWD website. The applicant agrees to allow DWD to inspect the property before and after the landscape project is undertaken, to measure the lawn area to be replaced, and to confirm that the project meets the Program Terms and Conditions. The applicant agrees to allow DWD the right to use 'before' and 'after' photos or videos of the landscape project for purposes of promoting the Program and landscape water conservation. The Applicant agrees to allow DWD the right to install a yard sign in the finished landscape project area for a 30-day period after the project is complete. The applicant certifies that the attached photos are of the landscape project installation site, accurately show the site's current condition, and are not altered or modified. DWD does not warrant or guarantee that the applicant will experience lower water bills as a result of participating in the Program. DWD is not responsible for any damage that may occur to participant's property as a result of the Program. The applicant agrees to indemnify DWD, and its directors, officers, and employees, and to hold each of them harmless from and against all loss, damage, expense, and liability resulting from or otherwise relating to his or her participation in the Program.

By signing your name below, you are signing the Rebate Agreement and thereby certifying that you have read, understand, and agree to the Rebate Agreement – Release of Liability and the Terms and Conditions of this Program.

Electronic Signature *

By selecting the "Submit" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this Agreement and consent to be legally bound by this Agreement's terms and conditions.