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Castle Rock, Colorado Water Rebates

Castle Rock Water offers a rebate of $3.25 per square foot for residential customers who remove lawn and replace it with qualifying xeriscape landscaping. The minimum qualifying conversion area is 400 square feet and the maximum is 1,500 square feet, for a maximum rebate of approximately $4,875. Customers must apply and receive pre-approval from Castle Rock Water before starting any work. Replacement landscaping must use water-wise plants and follow Castle Rock approved plant guidelines.

How to apply

  1. Apply online at mycr.org before removing any lawn. Submit the xeriscape rebate application at mycr.org under Water Conservation. Include your Castle Rock Water account number, the planned conversion square footage, and a description of the proposed replacement plants. Do not start any work until you receive written pre-approval.
  2. Remove lawn and install xeriscape after receiving pre-approval. Once you receive written pre-approval, remove the qualifying lawn and install drought-tolerant plants, mulch, and irrigation as planned. Photograph the project area before starting and after completion. Retain all receipts for plants, materials, and contractor work.
  3. Schedule a post-installation inspection and receive your rebate. Contact Castle Rock Water to schedule the final inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area and verify plant species and coverage against the approved plant list. After the inspection passes, the $3.25/sq ft rebate is processed and issued.

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Castle Rock Water Rebate FAQs

What is the maximum rebate I can receive from Castle Rock Water?
The maximum eligible conversion is 1,500 square feet at $3.25 per square foot, for a maximum rebate of $4,875. Projects larger than 1,500 square feet may still qualify, but only the first 1,500 square feet would be eligible for the rebate.
What happens if I start removing lawn before getting pre-approval?
Work started before receiving written pre-approval from Castle Rock Water is ineligible for the rebate. Apply and wait for confirmation before removing any lawn or beginning installation.
Does Castle Rock Water have a list of approved xeriscape plants?
Yes. Castle Rock Water maintains a list of water-wise approved plants suitable for the Front Range climate. Replacement plants must come from this list to qualify for the rebate. The list is available on the mycr.org water conservation page.

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