Nevada Rebates
Nevada Native Landscaping Rebates
Southern Nevada offers one of the most generous turf replacement programs in the country through the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes program ($5/sq ft). Reno and Sparks homeowners can apply through TMWA for a separate xeriscape conversion rebate.
Last updated: May 2026 · 2 programs tracked
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Programs tracked
$50,000
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Regions covered
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The quick version
- SNWA (Las Vegas): $5/sq ft for turf replacement — one of the highest rates in the country. LVVWD customers get an additional $2/sq ft.
- Minimum project size is 400 sq ft. A conservation easement must be recorded within 18 months.
- Pre-conversion inspection and authorization required before removing any lawn.
- Reno/Sparks: TMWA offers a water-efficient landscape rebate for converting lawn to xeriscape. Verify current rate at tmwa.com.
- Both Nevada programs require pre-approval before any turf removal begins.
How to apply for Nevada rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
Southern Nevada
1 program available
Water Smart Landscapes Rebate
Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)
$5 per square foot for the first 10,000 sq ft of functional turf conversion for single-family residential, $2.50/sq ft thereafter. Las Vegas Valley Water District customers receive an additional $2/sq ft. Minimum 400 sq ft project size. Conservation easement required.
One of the most generous and well-known turf replacement programs in the country. Conversion must be completed within 12 months of pre-conversion inspection. Payment issued within 30 days of easement recording.
Northern Nevada
1 program available
Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA)
TMWA offers rebates for converting high-water-use lawn to low-water xeriscape landscaping in the Reno and Sparks area. Rate and maximum rebate amount vary by program year. Replacement must include drought-tolerant or high-desert-appropriate plants with efficient irrigation. Pre-approval required before removing lawn.
Confirm current rebate rate and program availability at tmwa.com before planning. TMWA also offers free landscape design consultations and a high-desert plant list for Reno/Sparks conditions.
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