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Grand Junction, Colorado Water Rebates

The City of Grand Junction Utilities pays $2 per square foot to convert high-water grass to low-water plants, or $1 per square foot to convert it to low-water grass or groundcover. Residential living turf areas of 300 to 2,000 square feet qualify, and the program is funded by a Colorado Water Conservation Board grant. The detail most people miss: a Water Conservation Specialist has to confirm live turf and approve the project before you remove any high-water grass, and rock-only conversions do not count.

$2 / sq ft

Waterwise Lawn Program

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you are a City of Grand Junction water customer in the service area
  2. Schedule a consultation with the Water Conservation team to confirm live turf
  3. Complete the Waterwise Lawn Application with required documents and get approval before removing grass
  4. Convert 300 to 2,000 sq ft of high-water grass to low-water plants (no rock-only)
  5. Coordinate the final inspection to receive $2 per sq ft (plants) or $1 per sq ft (grass)

What you'll need

  • City of Grand Junction water account information
  • Before photos confirming live high-water turf
  • Completed Waterwise Lawn Application
  • Planting plan or plant list
  • After photos for the final inspection

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't remove or abandon high-water grass before the Water Conservation Specialist confirms live turf and approves the project.
  • Don't replace the lawn with rock. The program does not pay for rock-only conversions and requires low-water plants.
  • Don't apply for a property that was already converted. Previously converted areas do not qualify.

Grand Junction Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Grand Junction pay to replace lawn?
$2 per square foot to convert high-water grass to low-water plants, or $1 per square foot to convert to low-water grass or groundcover, for residential living turf areas of 300 to 2,000 square feet (City of Grand Junction Waterwise Lawn Program, verified June 2026).
Do I need approval before removing grass?
Yes. A Water Conservation Specialist has to confirm live high-water turf and approve the project before you remove or abandon any grass.
Can I replace the lawn with rock?
No. The program does not replace plants or lawns with rock. You have to convert to low-water plants or low-water grass and groundcover.
Is the program still funded?
The program is funded by a Colorado Water Conservation Board grant and runs until the funds are exhausted, so confirm current availability before planning a project.

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