Lawn Removal Rebate Finder

Utah: 7 open lawn-replacement programs

Utah's lawn-replacement incentives run through Utah Water Savers. Up to $3 per sq ft is available in cities that have adopted the state's water-efficient landscape standards, delivered through Central Utah, Jordan Valley, Washington County, and Weber Basin water conservancy districts plus the Division of Water Resources. All of them require a site visit before any lawn is removed, 50% plant coverage, and drip irrigation. None posted a closure notice as of Sept. 2026.

• Landscape Incentive Program: Lawn Replacement (Central Utah Water Conservancy District)

  Central Utah Water Conservancy District (via Utah Water Savers)

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $3.00 per sq ft (lawn replacement); $1.00 per sq ft switch-to-drip; $50 per tree (up to 10)

  Cap

  $50,000 maximum per property (residential)

  • Site visit and approval to proceed required before starting
  • Minimum 200 sq ft (can combine smaller areas)
  • Existing well-maintained living lawn at the initial site visit

  All 10 requirements

  • 50% perennial plant coverage at maturity at ground level (not counting tree canopy, annuals, or bulbs)
  • 3–4 inches of organic or inorganic mulch. Rubber mulch is not allowed.
  • Drip irrigation on its own zone with a filter and pressure reducer. Emitters no more than 5 GPH. No micro-sprays, bubblers, or soaker hoses.
  • No remaining lawn areas narrower than 8 ft
  • Park strips: plants no taller than 24 inches at maturity
  • Hardscape no more than 50% of the front yard or 75% of the back yard
  • Complete within 12 months. Final visits are typically unavailable Oct. 15–Apr. 15 in cities with secondary water.

  Who qualifies: Utah Water Savers routes these cities to this page: Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Cottonwood Heights, Elk Ridge, Heber City, Holladay, Lehi, Lindon, Millcreek, Murray, Payson, Salem, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Santaquin, Spanish Fork, and Vineyard

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

• Landscape Incentive Program: Lawn Replacement (Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District)

  Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $3.00 per sq ft (lawn replacement); $1.00 per sq ft switch-to-drip; $50 per tree (up to 10 per property per year)

  Cap

  None published

  • Initial site visit completed and approved before any work begins or lawn is removed
  • Minimum project area 200 sq ft (multiple areas may be combined)
  • Application needs photos, a landscape design, and a recent water bill

  All 9 requirements

  • Lawn must be living and maintained. Already removed or dead lawn does not qualify.
  • At least 50% perennial and shrub coverage at maturity at ground level
  • At least 3 inches of mulch (not needed where groundcover reaches 100% coverage)
  • Drip on dedicated zones with a filter and pressure regulator. Emitters no more than 5 GPH (up to 20 GPH for trees on a dedicated zone). No micro-sprays, bubblers, or soaker hoses.
  • Remaining lawn at least 8 ft wide
  • Hardscape no more than 50% of front yards or 75% of back yards. Artificial turf and impervious hardscape are not paid for.

  Who qualifies: Utah Water Savers routes these cities to this page: Bluffdale, Draper, Herriman, Kearns, Magna, Midvale, Riverton, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City, and White City

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

• Landscape Incentive Program (Division of Water Resources areas)

  Utah Division of Water Resources

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $2.00 per sq ft

  Cap

  $50,000 per application

  • Property must be in a municipality or county that adopted the division's minimum water-efficient landscape ordinances
  • Minimum 200 sq ft (exemptions when all lawn is removed from a parking strip or other isolated area)
  • 50% plant coverage requirement

  Who qualifies: Communities outside partner water district service areas. Utah Water Savers routes these cities here: Cedar City, Enoch, Moab, Tooele City, Tremonton, North Logan, Smithfield, Nibley, Hyde Park, Richmond, Wellsville, Blanding, Monticello, Beryl, Newcastle, and unincorporated Iron and Grand counties.

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

• Landscape Incentive Program

  Utah Water Savers (Utah Division of Water Resources and partner water conservancy districts)

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  Up to $3 per sq ft (varies by district/city)

  Cap

  Varies by district

  • Must live in a qualifying city (one that adopted the state's water-efficient landscape standards)
  • Lawn must be living and maintained when you apply and at the first inspection (dormant is OK, neglected is not)
  • No work may start until a conservation technician does an in-person or virtual inspection

  All 6 requirements

  • Application requires photos and a landscape plan unique to your property
  • At least 50% perennial plant coverage at ground level and approved drip irrigation. Rock-only or artificial turf does not qualify.
  • Complete the project within 12 months of approval. Payment arrives about 90 days after the final visit, agreement, and W-9.

  Who qualifies: Eligible cities statewide, plus unincorporated areas of Duchesne, Iron, Juab, Summit, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, and Weber counties. Weber, Davis, Summit, and Morgan County residents apply through Weber Basin's MyWater site. Washington County residents apply through WCWCD.

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

• Water Efficient Landscape Program

  Washington County Water Conservancy District

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $2 per sq ft, plus $1 per sq ft supplemental for the first 1,000 sq ft on projects completed June 9, 2026–June 1, 2027 (Santa Clara: $1 per sq ft supplemental for the first 500 sq ft), plus $100 per qualifying shade tree

  Cap

  $100,000 per property, per calendar year

  The extra $1/sq ft applies to projects completed June 9, 2026 – June 1, 2027.

  • Pre-conversion site visit and authorization required before starting
  • Property owner of record. Property in St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Ivins, La Verkin, Toquerville, Virgin, or unincorporated Washington County. Irrigates from a public water system account in good standing.
  • Minimum 300 sq ft of living, maintained grass (exemptions if an entire contiguous area such as a park strip or whole yard is removed)

  All 8 requirements

  • 50% living plant coverage at maturity
  • Drip irrigation required with dedicated valves, a filter, a pressure regulator, and emitters no more than 20 GPH
  • At least 2 inches of mulch. Impermeable weed barriers are prohibited.
  • Complete within 12 months
  • A Conservation Easement must be recorded (restricts grass, sprinklers, and water bodies in the converted area in perpetuity)

  Who qualifies: Washington County, UT (St. George area) property owners on a public water system

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

• Landscape Lawn Exchange

  Weber Basin Water Conservancy District

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $2.50 per sq ft in cities with water-efficient landscape ordinances; $1.25 per sq ft elsewhere in the district

  Cap

  $50,000 per property (stated in the 2026 program overview)

  First-come, first-served; the district says applications may be put on hold if funds run out.

  • Apply and complete the pre-conversion video call before any work. Lawn killed or removed beforehand is ineligible.
  • Minimum 250 sq ft in ordinance-adopting cities, 500 sq ft elsewhere. Lawn must be living and well-maintained.
  • At least 35% plant coverage at maturity (park strips are exempt if they follow local code). One medium or large shade tree per 3,000 sq ft.

  All 7 requirements

  • 3–4 inches of permeable mulch in planting beds
  • Drip irrigation with a filter and pressure regulator per zone. Emitters no more than 5 GPH. No micro-sprays, bubblers, or soaker hoses. Lawn and drip must be on separate valves.
  • No artificial turf, concrete, or other impermeable surfaces are paid for. Remaining lawn must be at least 8 ft wide.
  • 12 months from the initial video call, with no extensions. No final inspections after Oct. 31.

  Who qualifies: Weber Basin district: Davis, Weber, Morgan, and Summit County communities (for example Bountiful, Layton, Kaysville, Farmington, and Ogden)

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

• Flip Your Strip (Ogden City residents)

  Weber Basin Water Conservancy District

  OpenLawn replacement

  Amount

  $1.25 per sq ft of park-strip lawn removed and replaced with low-water landscaping

  Cap

  None published

  • Ogden City residents only
  • Apply and get approval before starting (see program rules)

  Who qualifies: Ogden City

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