How to Get the Lawn Replacement Program

What you get

City of Boulder Water customers get a $1.75/sq ft subsidy (up to $750) toward Resource Central's turf removal service. Resource Central provides the crew, equipment, and composting — you pay only $1/sq ft for the first 428 sq ft. After the crew removes turf, you must plant at least 50% water-wise plants within 6 months. Minimum 200 sq ft. Slots fill by mid-summer.

• Residential: Up to $750 subsidy (you pay $1/sq ft, Boulder Water covers $1.75/sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Resource Central / City of Boulder Water customer
• Property located in: Boulder
• Active City of Boulder Water Utility residential account
• Minimum 200 sq ft of healthy lawn
• Pre-approval through Resource Central before any turf removal
• Must plant at least 50% water-wise plant material within 6 months of removal

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Resource Central / City of Boulder Water and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.