Salt Lake City, Utah Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)
Salt Lake City residents access the Utah Division of Water Resources Landscape Incentive Program, which pays $2 per square foot for replacing qualifying lawn with water-wise landscaping. The minimum project size is 200 square feet and multiple areas can be combined to meet the minimum. The maximum rebate is $50,000 per application. Pre-approval is required before removing or killing any grass — projects started without approval are ineligible. Applications and eligibility confirmation are processed through utahwatersavers.com.
How to Apply for Salt Lake City Water Rebates
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Create an account and submit an application at utahwatersavers.com before starting
Go to utahwatersavers.com and create an account. Select the Utah Division of Water Resources Landscape Incentive Program for Salt Lake City. Complete the application with your property address, planned conversion square footage, and proposed plant list. Do not remove or kill any lawn until you receive written pre-approval.
Utah Water Savers application portalYou'll need:
- Property address
- Planned conversion square footage (multiple areas may be combined)
- Proposed water-wise plant selections
- Irrigation plan if switching to drip
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Schedule and complete the pre-conversion site visit
After submitting the application, a program representative will contact you to schedule a pre-conversion site visit. The inspector will confirm the existing lawn area, measure the planned conversion zone, and verify the lawn is living and well-maintained. Written approval follows the visit.
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Convert the lawn and install water-wise landscaping
After receiving written pre-approval, remove the qualifying lawn and install drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, and mulch per your approved plan. Photograph the area before and after. Keep all receipts for plants, materials, and contractor work.
You'll need:
- Written pre-approval from the program
- Before-and-after photographs of the conversion area
- Plant and material receipts
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Request a post-conversion inspection and receive your rebate
Contact the program through utahwatersavers.com to schedule the post-conversion inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area, verify plant coverage and species, and confirm drip irrigation if applicable. After the inspection passes, the $2/sq ft rebate is processed.
Apply at utahwatersavers.com before removing any lawn. Pre-approval is mandatory — projects started without approval are ineligible. Program administered by the Utah Division of Water Resources (last verified May 2026, utahwatersavers.com).
Learn MoreRebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Utah DWR Landscape Incentive Program (Salt Lake City) | $2/sq ft, min 200 sq ft, max $50,000 | Residential |
Salt Lake City residents receive $2 per square foot for lawn-to-xeriscape conversions (min 200 sq ft, max $50,000) through the Utah Division of Water Resources. Pre-approval is required before removing any lawn. Apply at utahwatersavers.com.
Utah Division of Water Resources Landscape Incentive Program: $2/sq ft, max $50,000
The Utah Division of Water Resources administers the Landscape Incentive Program through utahwatersavers.com. Salt Lake City has adopted qualifying landscape ordinances and is confirmed eligible. The program pays $2 per square foot for converting qualifying lawn to drought-tolerant, water-wise landscaping. Multiple non-contiguous lawn areas can be combined to meet the 200 square foot minimum. Artificial turf, swimming pools, concrete, and water features do not qualify as water-efficient replacements. The lawn must be living and well-maintained at the time of the pre-conversion site visit. Pre-approval is required before any removal begins.
- Salt Lake City residential or commercial property
- Minimum 200 square feet of living, well-maintained lawn to convert
- Apply and receive pre-approval before removing or killing any grass
- Replace with drought-tolerant, water-wise plants and mulch
- Artificial turf, concrete, pools, and water features do not qualify
- Drip irrigation installation earns a bonus rebate through some participating districts
Salt Lake City Water Rebate FAQs
Can I combine multiple small lawn areas to meet the 200 square foot minimum?
Does artificial turf qualify as a water-wise replacement?
Is there a bonus rebate for switching to drip irrigation?
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