Utah Water Rebates
St. George, Utah Water Rebates
The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) Water Efficient Landscape Program (WELP) pays up to $3 per square foot for converting existing grass to water-efficient landscaping in St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, and Ivins. The rate is $3 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet, a $2 base plus a $1 supplemental incentive on projects completed through June 1, 2027, and $2 per square foot beyond that. The minimum qualifying area is 300 square feet. The converted area has to become a permeable surface on drip irrigation with a filter and pressure regulator, and both the application and the pre-conversion site visit have to be complete before any work starts (Washington County Water Conservancy District WELP participation agreement, last verified September 2026).
Common steps for every program in this guide
- Submit the WELP pre-conversion agreement at wcwcd.gov/welpagreement before starting. Go to wcwcd.gov/welpagreement and complete the Water Efficient Landscape Program participation agreement. Include your property address, the planned conversion square footage, and a description of the proposed water-wise replacement landscaping. Do not remove or kill any lawn before the pre-conversion inspection is completed and approved.
- Complete the pre-conversion inspection with WCWCD. WCWCD will schedule a pre-conversion site visit after you submit the agreement. The inspector confirms the existing lawn area, measures the planned conversion zone, and verifies the lawn is living. Starting lawn removal before the inspection disqualifies the project.
- Remove the grass and convert to water-efficient landscaping. After receiving approval from WCWCD, remove the qualifying grass and convert the area to a permeable surface on drip irrigation with a filter and pressure regulator, reaching at least 50% living plant cover at maturity for the yard. WCWCD does not require before or after photographs or itemized receipts.
- Request the final site visit and receive your rebate. Let WCWCD know the project is complete and it will schedule the final site visit to verify the conversion meets program requirements. After that you sign the perpetual conservation easement on the converted area, and the rebate is issued at $3/sq ft for the first 1,000 square feet and $2/sq ft for any area beyond that.
Full application guide for St. George: required documents and how to avoid rejection
Rebates available
Up to $3/sq ft (first 1,000 sq ft)
Washington County Water Conservancy District - Water Efficient Landscape Program (WELP)
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