How to Get the Turf Replacement Program

What you get

Residential customers get a rebate for removing high-water-use plant material on up to 2,000 square feet, with the exact amount dependent on the replacement landscaping. An application must be submitted and approved by Highlands Ranch Water before the project begins. Part of the utility ColoradoScape program (Highlands Ranch Water / Centennial Water and Sanitation District, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Rebate on up to 2,000 sq ft removed (amount depends on replacement material)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Highlands Ranch Water (Centennial Water and Sanitation District) customer
• Property located in: Highlands Ranch
• Highlands Ranch Water residential customer
• Application reviewed and approved before starting the project
• Replace high-water-use turf with approved water-wise landscaping

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 Highlands Ranch Water (Centennial Water and Sanitation District) 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.