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Utah Rebates

Utah Native Landscaping Rebates

Utah has one of the most organized statewide turf replacement programs in the country. Over 60 communities participate in the Landscape Incentive Program, offering $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. Here are the details.

Last updated: June 2026 · 6 programs tracked

The quick version

  • Utah offers up to $3/sq ft for lawn replacement through the statewide Landscape Incentive Program.
  • Over 60 Utah communities participate, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Park City.
  • JVWCD covers most of Salt Lake County with $3/sq ft for lawn replacement.

See the vision

From turf to a native front yard.

A typical turf-grass front yard before conversion
Before
A Patch Vision rendering of the same front yard replanted with native plants
After

An illustrative Patch Vision rendering of a turf-to-native front yard. In the app, every plan is generated from a photo of your own yard, for your sun, soil, and HOA strictness.

How to apply for Utah rebates

  1. 1.Apply for pre-approval before you start. Starting work first is the most common reason applications get denied.
  2. 2.Take before photos of the area you plan to convert, then matching after photos from the same angles once the work is done.
  3. 3.Apply early in the fiscal year. Many programs are first-come, first-served. Each program below links to the provider for current rules. See our step-by-step lawn replacement guide.

Wasatch Front

2 programs available

Localscapes Rewards: Lawn Replacement

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD)

Turf replacementNative plantingIrrigation
$3.00/sq ft

$3.00 per square foot for lawn replacement projects. Minimum 200 sq ft. Lawn must be living, maintained, and currently irrigated by overhead spray. Converted areas must have at least 50% perennial and shrub coverage with 3-4 inches of mulch and drip irrigation on dedicated zones.

Salt Lake City, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Draper, Riverton, HerrimanPre-approval required

JVWCD also offers a "Switch to Drip" incentive at $1.00/sq ft for converting overhead spray to drip irrigation.

Landscape Incentive Program

Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD)

Turf replacementNative plantingIrrigation
$1.50–$3.00/sq ft (varies by city)

Lawn conversion rebate of $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot depending on your city. New homes with no existing landscaping eligible for $1.50/sq ft. Drip conversion rebate of $0.50 to $1.00/sq ft for converting overhead spray to drip irrigation. Projects can be completed in phases.

Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, LindonPre-approval required

Over 60 Utah communities participate in the statewide Landscape Incentive Program. Rates vary by city. CUWCD also offers smart controller and toilet rebates.

Statewide

1 program available

Utah Water Savers Landscape Incentive

Utah Division of Water Resources

Turf replacementNative planting
Up to $3/sq ft (varies by city)

Statewide program offering up to $3 per square foot for replacing lawn with water-efficient landscaping. Eligible projects include park strips, side yards, and full yard conversions. Specific rebate amounts vary by city ($1.50 to $3.00/sq ft). Over 60 Utah communities participate.

Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Park City, LoganPre-approval required

Applications submitted through utahwatersavers.com. Homeowners can access Localscapes ready-made water-efficient landscape designs at localscapes.com for free.

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Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.

We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.