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Las Vegas, Nevada Water Rebates

City of Las Vegas residential customers served by the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) can receive a combined $7 per square foot for removing grass and replacing it with SNWA-approved water-smart landscaping. The $7/sq ft rate combines the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes base rebate ($5/sq ft) with the LVVWD supplemental add-on ($2/sq ft). The minimum qualifying area is 400 square feet. A mandatory pre-conversion site visit from SNWA or the participating water utility is required before removing any grass — projects started without a pre-visit are not eligible. Replacement landscaping must use drip irrigation with filters and low-flow emitters, and must achieve at least 50% plant coverage at maturity from the SNWA-approved plant list (last verified May 2026, snwa.com).

Common steps for every program in this guide

  1. Apply online at snwa.com and schedule the mandatory pre-conversion site visit. Go to snwa.com/rebates/wsl/index.html and submit the Water Smart Landscapes application. Include your water utility account number, the address, and the estimated square footage of grass to convert. SNWA will contact you to schedule the pre-conversion site visit. Do not remove any grass before the site visit is completed.
  2. Complete the pre-conversion site visit. SNWA or the participating utility will send an inspector to measure the existing grass, verify the area qualifies, and confirm the planned drip irrigation design. Removing grass before the site visit disqualifies the project. After the visit, you will receive approval to proceed.
  3. Remove grass and install SNWA-approved xeriscape with drip irrigation. After the site visit approval, remove the qualifying grass and install the drip irrigation system (with filters and low-flow emitters), SNWA-approved desert plants, and decomposed granite or other approved ground cover. At least 50% of the area must be covered by plants at maturity. Photograph before and after and keep all receipts.
  4. Request post-conversion inspection and receive combined rebate. After completing the project, contact SNWA to schedule the post-conversion inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area, verify plant coverage and drip irrigation. After approval, LVVWD customers receive the combined $7/sq ft (or $4.50/sq ft above 10,000 sq ft). Payment is issued per the standard program timeline.

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Las Vegas Water Rebate FAQs

How do I know if my address is served by LVVWD?
Most City of Las Vegas residential addresses are served by Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD). Addresses in unincorporated Clark County, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or other cities may be served by a different SNWA member utility and would receive the SNWA base rate only. Confirm your water utility on your water bill or at lvvwd.com.
Why is a pre-conversion site visit required?
SNWA requires the site visit to measure existing grass area, verify qualifying density, confirm the planned drip irrigation layout, and document the pre-conversion condition. Starting without the visit disqualifies the entire project and forfeits the rebate.
What is on the SNWA-approved plant list?
The SNWA Water Smart Plants list includes desert-adapted species suited to the Mojave Desert climate: low-water trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and succulents. The list is available at snwa.com. At least 50% of the converted area must be covered by plants from this list at maturity.
Henderson has a separate rebate — does it stack with SNWA?
Yes. Henderson Water Utility customers receive the SNWA base $5/sq ft plus Henderson's supplemental $575 flat add-on, plus an additional tree bonus of $50/tree. The Henderson program is separate from the LVVWD add-on. See the Henderson Nevada rebate hub for details.

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