How to Get the Wisescape Landscape Rebate

What you get

The City of Moscow rebates the conversion of irrigated lawn to Wisescape (water-wise) landscaping for active City of Moscow water customers. A minimum conversion of 300 square feet is required, the minimum rebate is $150, and square footage beyond 300 square feet earns $0.75 per square foot up to a maximum of $2,500 for single-family and small multi-family properties, or $5,000 for commercial and large multi-family buildings. Square footage in the tree lawn or parking strip (between the street and sidewalk) may earn a bonus of $0.50 per square foot. A site inspection is required before removal begins, and a completion inspection before the check is issued (City of Moscow Water Conservation Rebate Application; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: $150 minimum; $0.75/sq ft beyond 300 sq ft, up to $2,500 (plus a $0.50/sq ft tree-lawn bonus)
• Commercial: Up to $5,000 for commercial/large multi-family

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Moscow Public Works & Services customer
• Property located in: Moscow
• Active or committed City of Moscow water customer (residential or commercial)
• Convert at least 300 sq ft of irrigated lawn to Wisescape landscaping
• Return the application before starting the project; staff respond within five business days
• Pre-removal site inspection required before any work is done
• Completion inspection required before the rebate check is issued
• Allow four to six weeks for check processing after approval

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 Moscow Public Works & Services 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.