How to Get the Lawn Replacement Program

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

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 Town of Windsor Water Efficiency Department 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.