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: July 2026 · 8 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.
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How to apply for Utah rebates
- 1.Apply for pre-approval before you start. Starting work first is the most common reason applications get denied.
- 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.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
Landscape Incentive Program
Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD)
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.
Over 60 Utah communities participate in the statewide Landscape Incentive Program. Rates vary by city. CUWCD also offers smart controller and toilet rebates.
Localscapes Rewards: Lawn Replacement
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD)
$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.
JVWCD also offers a "Switch to Drip" incentive at $1.00/sq ft for converting overhead spray to drip irrigation.
Statewide
1 program available
Utah Water Savers Landscape Incentive
Utah Division of Water Resources
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.
Applications submitted through utahwatersavers.com. Homeowners can access Localscapes ready-made water-efficient landscape designs at localscapes.com for free.
Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.
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