• $10 for every 100 square feet converted to drought-tolerant grass. This includes Buffalo grass, Bermuda grass, or a native grass seed mix.
• $20 for every 100 square feet converted to native plant beds. Eligible plants are listed in Grow Green’s Native and Adapted Plant Guide.
• $30 every 100 square feet converted to permeable hardscape. This includes wood mulch, glass cullet, decomposed granite, crushed limestone, gravel, cobbles, and paving stones. Other materials will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

While plant installations are not permitted until Stage 2 Restrictions are lifted, participants can be approved to install permeable hardscape now. If you are interested in installing permeable hardscape at this time, you must complete the Early Installation Form. Once we receive this form, we will conduct a pre-inspection. After a successful pre-inspection, you will be approved to begin installation.

Permeable hardscape areas may not receive supplemental watering from any source, by any method. Additional requirements include:

•  Installation of a permeable weed barrier
• Areas must be at least 6 feet wide (sides of the house and sidewalk buffers can be less)
• Area cannot include water features
• Excludes decks, pools, and driveways
• Cacti, Succulents, Yuccas, Agaves, and Sotols can be planted in these areas once the drought ends

For more information, please see the FAQ.