How to Get the Lawn Replacement Program
Town of Windsor Water Efficiency Department · Northern Colorado (Weld/Larimer County), CO
What you get
The Town of Windsor pays $1 to $2 per square foot of living turfgrass removed from the front yard, depending on project scope, up to a maximum of $2,000 per water account per year. At least 200 square feet of turfgrass must be replaced, and the new design must be at least 50% living plant material (low-water-use plants or grasses plus mulch); artificial turf is not eligible (Town of Windsor; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: $1-2 per sq ft, up to $2,000 per water account per year
Are you eligible?
- Be a Town of Windsor Water Efficiency Department customer
- Property located in: Windsor
- Active Town of Windsor water account
- Minimum 200 sq ft of front-yard turfgrass replaced
- New design at least 50% living plant material (low-water-use plants/grasses + mulch)
- Project design must be pre-approved by Windsor Water Efficiency staff before work begins
- Projects must be submitted and completed within the Town's published annual window
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Application window: Submit Feb 2 to Jun 30, 2026; complete work by Oct 16, 2026 (2027 dates not yet published)
This program is distinct from a similarly named turf rebate in Windsor, California.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Lawn Replacement Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Design the yard to the program rules
You need an active Town of Windsor water account (dual-use accounts are not eligible) and at least 200 square feet of front-yard turfgrass, visible to public view, to replace. The turf must be irrigat
- 2
Submit the application between February 2 and June 30
Fill in the prep fields here, gather your uploads (aerial view, lawn photos, removal outline, design plan, plant list, and HOA approval if applicable), then submit the online application and email you
- 3
After approval, build within 120 days
Once your design is approved, complete the project within 120 days of the approval date, and no later than October 16. Build to the approved design; the plant material and mulch coverage are checked a
- 4
Schedule the final walkthrough, then submit the final form
Call 970-674-6687 or email khartley@windsorgov.com to schedule the required final site visit, which must happen by October 16. Complete the Lawn Replacement Final Project Submittal Form only after the
The call below also unlocks the ready-to-file packet for this program in the app.
Get help applying
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A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Lawn Replacement Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
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