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Big Sky, Montana Water Rebates

The Gallatin River Task Force runs Big Sky water conservation rebates, including a turf conversion rebate that pays $5 per square foot to replace lawn with native vegetation or permeable hard surface, up to $5,000 per installation address. You convert at least 100 square feet. The step most people skip is the pre-approval site visit with the Conservation Manager, which has to happen before the turf comes out.

$5 / sq ft up to $5,000

Turf Conversion Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Schedule a pre-approval site visit with the Conservation Manager
  2. Plan a conversion of at least 100 sq ft to native vegetation or permeable surface
  3. Complete the conversion work after pre-approval
  4. Take photos of the installed, operational landscape
  5. Submit the Outdoor Rebate Application to receive $5 per sq ft, up to $5,000

What you'll need

  • Pre-approval confirmation from the site visit
  • Before photos of the existing turf
  • Completed Outdoor Rebate Application form
  • After photos of the installed, operational landscape
  • Itemized receipts

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks Big Sky natives suited to the Gallatin River watershed, designs an HOA-friendly layout that clears the 100 square foot minimum, and assembles your before-photo and plant-list packet for the site visit.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove turf before the pre-approval site visit. The site visit has to come first.
  • Don't convert less than 100 square feet. That is the program minimum.
  • Don't replace turf with more turf or non-permeable hardscape. Only native vegetation or permeable surfaces qualify.

Big Sky Water Rebate FAQs

How much does the Big Sky turf conversion rebate pay?
$5 per square foot of turf converted to native vegetation or permeable surface, up to $5,000 per installation address, with a 100 square foot minimum (Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky outdoor rebates, verified June 2026).
Do I need a site visit before starting?
Yes. A pre-approval site visit with the Conservation Manager is required before you remove any turf. Starting early can disqualify the project.
What can I replace the turf with?
Native vegetation such as grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, or a permeable hard surface like cobblestone, or a combination. New turf and non-permeable hardscape do not qualify.
Is there a minimum area?
Yes. You have to convert at least 100 square feet of turf to qualify.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.