The state and partnering water districts are providing incentives to encourage the use of water-efficient landscape principles by replacing lawns with more efficient landscaping. Applications for the Landscape Incentive Program can be submitted through Utah Water Savers.
Eligibility Requirements for Residents
To remain eligible, residents must not remove or kill grass before receiving application approval and undergoing a site visit, as doing so will result in disqualification from the incentive.
Eligible Locations and Communities
Landscape incentives are available to individuals living in communities that have adopted qualifying water-efficient landscape ordinances for new construction. A wide range of locations are currently eligible for rebates, including Blanding, Alpine, American Fork, Salt Lake City, St. George, and many others across various counties.
Specific Ordinance Requirements
For a property to participate in the program, it must be located in a community that has adopted specific ordinances for all new development. These requirements include no lawn on parking strips and limitations on lawn coverage in new residential developments, where lawn areas cannot exceed 50% of front and side yard landscaped areas. In new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family common-area landscapes, lawn areas are restricted to no more than 20% of the total landscaped area outside of active recreation areas.
Advocating for Program Expansion
Program funding is available statewide. If a resident's community does not currently qualify for rebates, they are encouraged to contact their elected municipal representative to advocate for the adoption of qualifying landscape ordinances.
Participating Water Districts List
Partnering water districts include the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Washington County Water Conservancy District, and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Communities outside these service areas should work with the Division of Water Resources.
