Denver, Colorado Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)
Denver Water runs the Smart Lawn Program in partnership with Resource Central, providing a $750 subsidy for residential customers who convert a minimum of 200 square feet of lawn to water-wise, low-maintenance landscaping. Resource Central handles the contractor match and plant installation; Denver Water customers apply through the Resource Central waitlist. Slots are limited — the 2026 waitlist filled early in the year. The program recurs annually, so joining the list early gives you first access for the following season.
How to Apply for Denver Water Rebates
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Join the Resource Central Smart Lawn waitlist at resourcecentral.org
Go to resourcecentral.org and navigate to the Landscapes or Smart Lawn Program section. Add your name and address to the waitlist. If the current season is full, you will be contacted at the start of the next enrollment window.
Resource Central landscapes page - 2
Confirm enrollment and schedule a site assessment
Once a slot is available, Resource Central will contact you to confirm enrollment and schedule a site visit. During the assessment, a Resource Central representative will measure the conversion area and recommend appropriate plant selections for your site.
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Complete the conversion and receive the $750 subsidy
Resource Central coordinates the installation through their contractor network. The $750 Denver Water subsidy is applied to your project cost at the time of installation. Retain your project documentation for any follow-up from Denver Water.
You'll need:
- Project confirmation from Resource Central
- Before-and-after photos of the conversion area
Join the waitlist at resourcecentral.org as early as possible — 2026 slots filled before mid-year. The program recurs annually (last verified May 2026, denverwater.org and resourcecentral.org).
Learn MoreRebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Water Smart Lawn Program (via Resource Central) | $750 | Residential |
Denver Water offers a $750 incentive on xeriscape conversions (min 200 sq ft) through Resource Central. Slots are limited and fill early each year. Join the waitlist at resourcecentral.org to reserve a spot for the next available season.
Denver Water Smart Lawn Program: $750
Denver Water customers can receive a $750 subsidy for converting at least 200 square feet of lawn to xeriscape through the Resource Central Smart Lawn Program. Resource Central coordinates the project and provides a contractor, so you do not need to hire separately. Replacement plants must be water-wise and appropriate for the Colorado Front Range climate. The program does not cover artificial turf. Because slots fill quickly each season, Denver Water and Resource Central recommend joining the waitlist early in the calendar year. The 2026 program slots were fully booked early in the year; the program reopens for the following season on an annual cycle.
- Active Denver Water residential account at the project address
- Minimum 200 square feet of lawn to convert
- Replacement must be water-wise plants and mulch (not artificial turf)
- Project managed through Resource Central (contractor provided)
- Slots are limited — first come, first served per season
Denver Water Rebate FAQs
Why are Denver Water 2026 slots already full?
Do I need to hire my own contractor?
Does Denver Water offer any other water conservation rebates?
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