How to Apply for Thornton, Colorado Water Rebates
Get pre-approval before removing any turf. Up to $2 per sq ft for low-water xeriscape plants and mulch. Rock-only projects with no plant material do not qualify, and the rate varies by year.
Application Steps
- 1
Confirm the current rules first
Read the current rules and this year rate at the Thornton Water site. The amount and maximum vary by program year, so confirm before you plan a project.
Open the Thornton Water rebates page - 2
Get pre-approval
Apply for pre-approval before removing any turf. Pre-approval is required before turf removal begins.
- 3
Install xeriscape plants
Replace the high-water turf with low-water xeriscape plants and mulch. Projects that are all rock with no plant material do not qualify.
- 4
Submit and get paid
Submit your completed project with before and after photos and itemized receipts to receive up to $2 per square foot.
Thornton requires pre-approval before any turf comes out, and the rate moves year to year. The pre-approval and no-rock-only rules are what trip most people up.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Thornton, Colorado Water Rebates — full guide