Utah Water Rebates

St. George, Utah Water Rebates

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The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) Water Efficient Landscape Program (WELP) pays $2 per square foot for converting existing lawn to qualifying xeriscape in St. George, Washington, Santa Clara, and Ivins. The rate drops to $1 per square foot for square footage above 5,000. The minimum qualifying area is 300 square feet. The program has paid out over $4 million since launching in late 2022, with more than 2.9 million square feet converted across the service area. Pre-approval and a pre-conversion inspection are required before starting any work.

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 lawn and install drought-tolerant xeriscape. After receiving written approval from WCWCD, remove the qualifying lawn and install drought-tolerant plants and mulch per the approved plan. Photograph the conversion area before starting and after completing installation. Keep all receipts.
Request the post-conversion inspection and receive your rebate. Contact WCWCD to schedule the post-conversion inspection. The inspector will measure the completed area and verify plant coverage and species. After approval, the rebate is calculated at $2/sq ft for the first 5,000 square feet and $1/sq ft for any area above that, then issued to you.

Full application guide for St. George: required documents and how to avoid rejection

Rebates available

$2/sq ft (first 5,000 sq ft)

Washington County Water Conservancy District - Water Efficient Landscape Program (WELP)

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St. George Water Rebate FAQs

Why does the rate drop to $1/sq ft above 5,000 square feet?

WCWCD uses a tiered rate to extend the program budget to more properties. The first 5,000 square feet of each qualifying project receives $2/sq ft; any additional square footage above 5,000 qualifies at $1/sq ft. Both tiers apply to the same project if the total conversion exceeds 5,000 square feet.

My property uses secondary irrigation water. Do I qualify?

Yes. Properties using secondary irrigation water or treated wastewater qualify for WELP. Properties sourced entirely from groundwater are not eligible. Contact WCWCD to confirm your specific water source and eligibility before applying.

How active is the WELP program?

Very active. WCWCD has paid out over $4 million in WELP rebates since the program launched in late 2022, with more than 2.9 million square feet converted across the service area as of late 2024. The program is well-funded and continuing as of May 2026.

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