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Bend, Oregon Water Rebates

The City of Bend Water Services Turf Replacement Rebate pays $3 per square foot to convert a high-water-use lawn to low-water landscaping, up to $3,000. You have to convert an entire irrigation zone, not a patch of it. The part most people miss is the order of operations. A project consultation and a reservation number come first, then the turf comes out. Applications open April 1 and funds run on a first-come, first-served basis.

$3 / sq ft up to $3,000

Turf Replacement Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are a City of Bend water customer with a dedicated in-ground irrigation system
  2. Apply and schedule a project consultation before removing any turf
  3. Receive your reservation number, which holds your rebate funds
  4. Convert the full irrigation zone to low-water landscaping
  5. Submit final documentation and after photos to receive $3 per sq ft, up to $3,000

What you'll need

  • City of Bend water account number
  • Before photos of the existing turf and irrigation zone
  • Reservation number from the project consultation
  • Planting plan or low-water plant list
  • After photos and itemized receipts

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove turf before your project consultation and reservation number. Starting early disqualifies the project.
  • Don't convert only part of an irrigation zone. The rebate requires converting the full zone.
  • Don't miss the October 15 completion deadline or the April 1 application open. Funds are first-come, first-served and run out.

Bend Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Bend pay to replace a lawn?
$3 per square foot of turf removed, up to $3,000, for converting a high-water lawn to low-water landscaping (City of Bend Water Services turf replacement rebate, verified June 2026).
Can I remove the turf first and apply later?
No. A project consultation and a reservation number come first. The reservation holds your funds, and removing turf before you have it disqualifies the project.
Can I convert just part of my lawn?
You have to convert an entire irrigation zone, not a partial section. The rebate is built around full-zone conversion.
When can I apply and when is the deadline?
Applications open April 1 and funds are first-come, first-served. Projects finish within 90 days of approval, with a final completion deadline of October 15.

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