Boulder, Colorado Water Rebates

How to apply

1. Apply online at resourcecentral.org before removing any grass. Go to resourcecentral.org/lawn/apply/ and select City of Boulder as your water provider. Submit measurements and photos of the project area along with your recent water bill showing your account number. Pre-approval is mandatory — removing turf before receiving written authorization disqualifies your project.
2. Get approved and pay the 50% deposit to schedule. Resource Central reviews applications on a rolling basis starting in spring. Once approved (typically starting May), you receive an invitation to schedule your removal appointment. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date. The city's subsidy is applied at this stage — you pay $1.00/sqft, not $2.75/sqft.
3. Crew removes turf and hauls it away. On your scheduled appointment day, a Resource Central crew arrives with sod-cutting equipment, removes the turf, and hauls it to composting. You do not need to arrange separate equipment or disposal.
4. Plant at least 50% water-wise plants within 6 months. Within 6 months of the turf removal, the converted area must be planted with at least 50% water-wise, drought-tolerant plant material appropriate for the Colorado Front Range. Bare soil does not satisfy this requirement. Resource Central can provide plant guidance.

Full application guide for Boulder: required documents and how to avoid rejection