Fresno Lawn Rebates & Water-Smart Upgrades

Active rebates for Fresno residents

• Lawn-to-Garden Rebate (City of Fresno)

  $2 / sq ft, up to $3,000

  City of Fresno water customers can swap turf for low-water plants and get $2 per square foot replaced, capped at $3,000 per property.

  Apply at official site →Our deep-dive on this rebate

• Clean Green Yard Machines Rebate

  Up to $250

  San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District rebate for swapping a gas-powered mower / blower / trimmer for a battery-electric model. Open to residents in all three cities.

  Apply at official site →Our deep-dive on this rebate

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Fresno rebates — frequently asked

What lawn rebates are available in Fresno?

City of Fresno water customers can claim the Lawn-to-Garden Rebate at $2 per square foot replaced (capped at $3,000), and any Valley resident can claim the Clean Green Yard Machines Rebate (up to $250) for replacing a gas-powered mower or blower with a battery-electric model.

How often should I water my lawn in Fresno during summer?

On a typical Fresno summer week with 100°F+ highs, Bermuda needs about 1.5 inches of water per week split across two or three deep waterings (not daily shallow ones). Run your sprinklers in pre-dawn cycles to minimize evaporation.

Need help with the install?

We do turf removal, drought-tolerant planting, decomposed-granite installs, and irrigation conversions across Fresno. Most of our customers combine a rebate with one of our installs to bring the net out-of-pocket near zero. Get an estimate →