SNWA Water Smart Landscapes Rebate: $5/Sq Ft to Remove Your Lawn

How to Apply

1. 1

   Submit a pre-conversion application online

   Go to snwa.com and submit the Water Smart Landscapes application before removing any turf. Do not start work until you receive written authorization.

   Start application at SNWA
2. 2

   Schedule and pass your pre-conversion inspection

   An SNWA inspector will visit to measure and photograph the existing turf. This establishes the baseline square footage for your rebate.

   You'll need:

   • Property address
   • Water account number
3. 3

   Receive written authorization, then remove turf

   Wait for written approval before touching anything. Once approved, you have 12 months to complete the conversion.

4. 4

   Install water-smart landscaping

   Plant from the SNWA approved plant list, install drip irrigation with a filter and pressure regulator, and cover remaining area with permeable mulch or rock.

5. 5

   Submit post-conversion application and photos

   After the project is complete, submit your post-conversion application with before-and-after photos and your irrigation system details.

   Submit post-conversion at SNWA
6. 6

   Record the conservation easement and receive payment

   SNWA requires a conservation easement to be recorded with the county within 18 months. Payment is typically issued within 30 days of easement recording.

Cities in This Region

Residents in these cities typically qualify for LCRA WaterSmart. Click through for city-specific rebate details and stacking options.

• Las Vegas
• Henderson
• North Las Vegas
• Boulder City

Who Qualifies: $5/sq ft

Your water account must be in good standing with an SNWA member agency (Las Vegas Valley Water District, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, or Big Bend Water District). The turf being removed must be functional, meaning actively irrigated grass. Ornamental rock or bare dirt does not qualify as turf for rebate purposes. Minimum project size is 400 square feet.

• Active water account with SNWA member agency in good standing
• Removing functional, irrigated turf (not rock or bare ground)
• Minimum 400 square feet per project
• Conservation easement must be recorded within 18 months of completion
• No plastic sheeting, concrete, or impermeable surfaces in the new design

Plant Requirements

At least 50% of the converted area must have living plant cover at maturity. Plants must come from the SNWA approved plant list, available on the SNWA website. Drip irrigation with a filter and pressure regulator is required. The remaining 50% of the area can be covered with permeable mulch, rock, or bark.

• Minimum 50% living plant cover at maturity
• Plants must be from the official SNWA approved plant list
• Drip irrigation required with filter and pressure regulator
• Remaining area must be permeable: mulch, rock, or bark

LVVWD Stacking Bonus: +$2/sq ft

Las Vegas Valley Water District customers receive an additional $2 per square foot on top of the base SNWA rebate. This means LVVWD residential customers can receive up to $7 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet. Check your water bill to confirm whether your account is with LVVWD.