Water conservation rebates
The City of Hayward offers the following water conservation rebates to Hayward water customers: Lawn Conservation and Rain Barrels.
For more informaion about any of our rebates, please call 510.583.4700.
Lawn Conversion Program
The City of Hayward Lawn Conversion Program provides rebates to approved customers who convert water-thirsty lawns into water-efficient landscapes. The Lawn Conversion Program will run until June 30, 2021, or until funds last. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Program Brochure and Application.
Rebate Amount
Front Yards and Areas Visible to the Public: $0.75 per square foot of lawn converted
Backyards and Areas Not Visible to the Public: $0.50 per square foot of lawn converted
Additional Sheet Mulching Rebate: $0.25 extra per square foot of lawn converted using sheet mulching