Find out how much City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities will pay you to remove your lawn.
Rate
$2/sq ft
Min area
200sq ft
Max project
1,500sq ft
Max rebate
$3,000per project
Pre-approval required — Lawn to Garden Program requires written approval before any work starts. Starting early is an automatic disqualification.
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$2/ sq ft
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Data verified May 12, 2026. Not affiliated with City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities.
$2 per square foot, up to a maximum of $3,000 per project. Residential projects are capped at 1,500 sq ft.
200 square feet of existing irrigated turf grass.
Yes — residential projects are capped at 1,500 square feet. If you have more turf to remove, contact the City of Fresno to ask about options.
120 days from the date of your pre-approval.
Water-wise plants appropriate for Fresno's Central Valley climate, installed with drip or low-volume irrigation. Contact the City of Fresno for the current approved plant list.
By check from the City of Fresno after project verification.