How to Apply for Salt Lake City, Utah Water Rebates

Application Steps

1. 1

   Create an account and submit an application at utahwatersavers.com before starting

   Go to utahwatersavers.com and create an account. Select the Utah Division of Water Resources Landscape Incentive Program for Salt Lake City. Complete the application with your property address, planned conversion square footage, and proposed plant list. Do not remove or kill any lawn until you receive written pre-approval.

   • Property address
   • Planned conversion square footage (multiple areas may be combined)
   • Proposed water-wise plant selections
   • Irrigation plan if switching to drip

   Utah Water Savers application portal
2. 2

   Schedule and complete the pre-conversion site visit

   After submitting the application, a program representative will contact you to schedule a pre-conversion site visit. The inspector will confirm the existing lawn area, measure the planned conversion zone, and verify the lawn is living and well-maintained. Written approval follows the visit.

3. 3

   Convert the lawn and install water-wise landscaping

   After receiving written pre-approval, remove the qualifying lawn and install drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, and mulch per your approved plan. Photograph the area before and after. Keep all receipts for plants, materials, and contractor work.

   • Written pre-approval from the program
   • Before-and-after photographs of the conversion area
   • Plant and material receipts
4. 4

   Request a post-conversion inspection and receive your rebate

   Contact the program through utahwatersavers.com to schedule the post-conversion inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area, verify plant coverage and species, and confirm drip irrigation if applicable. After the inspection passes, the $2/sq ft rebate is processed.