How to Get the Life After Lawn (Waterwise Landscapes) Rebate

What you get

City of Greeley residents (homeowners and landlords) receive $1.00 per square foot to convert a minimum of 500 square feet of healthy, well-watered turf to native and/or water-wise plantings, up to $3,000 per household per year. Requires watching or attending a class, registering for the WaterSmart portal, before-photos, and at least 50% live plant coverage at maturity per the Greeley Landscape Code; reimbursement after receipts (City of Greeley Water & Sewer; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $1.00/sq ft (min 500 sq ft), up to $3,000/household/year

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Greeley Water & Sewer customer
• Property located in: Greeley
• City of Greeley water customer (plan to own the residence 5+ years)
• Convert at least 500 sq ft of healthy turf, front or side yard visible to the public
• Attend/watch a class + register for the WaterSmart portal + before-photos before starting
• At least 50% live plantings at maturity per the Greeley Landscape Code

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 City of Greeley Water & Sewer 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.