How to Get the Water Efficient Landscape Program (WELP)

What you get

$2/sq ft of grass replaced with water-efficient landscaping (minimum 300 sq ft). Converted areas must have at least 50% living plant cover at maturity (Washington County Water Conservancy District WELP, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft

Are you eligible?

• Be a Washington County Water Conservancy District customer
• Property located in: St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara
• Minimum 300 sq ft conversion
• Pre-conversion site visit required
• 50% living plant cover at maturity

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 Washington County Water Conservancy 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.