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Rebates · Verified Sep 2026

Washington Turf Replacement & Xeriscape Rebates (2026)

As of September 2026, the City of Spokane's SpokaneScape program pays $0.50 per square foot (minimum 300 sq ft, up to $500) for replacing lawn with water-wise plants and mulch, with a pre-inspection required.

Get pre-approval before you remove any grass. Programs pay for converting living, irrigated lawn. Most require photos or an inspection first, and grass removed early usually doesn't qualify.

Washington programs at a glance

Washington rebate programs, verified September 2026
ProgramAmountCapStatus
SpokaneScape Lawn Replacement Rebate (Residential)
City of Spokane Water (Water Wise Spokane)
$0.50 per square foot$500Open

Program details

  • SpokaneScape Lawn Replacement Rebate (Residential)

    City of Spokane Water (Water Wise Spokane)

    OpenLawn replacement
    Amount
    $0.50 per square foot
    Cap
    $500
    • City of Spokane residential water customers in good standing (renters need owner permission)
    • Turf visible from a public street/area (backyards eligible if front already converted)
    • Do not kill/remove lawn before approval; pre-inspection required
    All 9 requirements
    • Minimum 300 sq ft removed (exceptions for right-of-way parking strips)
    • Simple landscape plan with plant list; HOA approval first
    • 100% drought-tolerant/low-water plants; at least 50% living plant cover at maturity
    • Exposed soil covered with minimum 4 inches of mulch; no gravel in planted area; artificial turf ineligible
    • Any irrigation converted to low-volume (drip, bubblers, rotary nozzles) with pressure regulator and filter
    • 2 years to complete; maintain for 3 years; one rebate per property per year

    Who qualifies: City of Spokane water customers

    Verified Sep 2026Official program page (opens in a new tab)

How to apply for a lawn-replacement rebate

  1. Confirm who supplies your water. Rebates follow the water bill, not the city name on your address. Find the utility on your bill, then open its program page from the list above.
  2. Apply before you touch the grass. Submit photos of the living, irrigated lawn and wait for written approval, a site visit, or a Notice to Proceed.
  3. Design to the program's rules. Most require a minimum area, plant coverage at maturity, drip or no irrigation in the converted area, and a mulch layer. Many prohibit plastic sheeting and artificial turf.
  4. Finish within the deadline. Programs set completion windows. Keep receipts and take after photos.
  5. Pass the final inspection and get paid. Payment arrives as a check or a bill credit, usually within one to three billing cycles.

Good to know in Washington

  • The City of Spokane says up to 83% of its residential water supply is applied to home landscapes. Source

Frequently asked questions

What turf replacement rebates are available in Washington in 2026?

As of September 2026, the City of Spokane's SpokaneScape program pays $0.50 per square foot (minimum 300 sq ft, up to $500) for replacing lawn with water-wise plants and mulch, with a pre-inspection required.

How much do Washington lawn-replacement rebates pay?

SpokaneScape Lawn Replacement Rebate (Residential) (City of Spokane Water (Water Wise Spokane)): $0.50 per square foot; cap $500. Figures as published by each agency, verified September 2026.

Do I need approval before removing my lawn?

Yes, in almost every case. 1 of the 1 lawn-replacement programs we track in Washington require approval, a site visit, or a Notice to Proceed before any grass is removed. Take dated photos of your living lawn before you start.

Which Washington programs are closed or paused right now?

All 1 programs we track in Washington were open as of September 2026. Funding is often first-come, first-served, so apply early in the season.

Verified September 2026 from each agency's program page. Programs change and funds run out; confirm the current amount on the official page before you start.