Lawn replacement · Alberta

Medicine Hat Xeriscape and Native Landscaping Rebate

Run by City of Medicine Hat (HAT Smart)

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% of the purchase price: organic mulch up to $500; landscape rock up to $500; eco-friendly artificial turf up to $500; native trees and shrubs up to $250; native grass seed up to $250; clover or other non-turf ground cover up to $100; landscape fabric up to $100. Household lifetime maximum $1,000 across all incentive items
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residential water utility customers of the City of Medicine Hat with the statement in their name; condominium associations do not qualify.
Where
Residential water customers of the City of Medicine Hat.
Status
Limited funds. 2026 applications accepted until December 15, 2026 or until funds are used.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Replace thirsty lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping using organic mulch, landscape rock, native southeast Alberta trees and shrubs, native grass seed, clover or eco-friendly turf.

Requirements

  • Items bought in Canada between January 1 and December 15, 2026
  • Itemized receipts and photos of the finished project
  • Native trees and shrubs must be verifiably native to southeast Alberta; grass seed must be TWCA certified or under 30% Kentucky bluegrass
  • Traditional synthetic turf, concrete pavers, patio stones and materials under driveways, dog runs or decks are not eligible

How to apply

  1. 1Buy eligible items
  2. 2Apply online with receipts and photos
  3. 3Credit is applied to your utility account in the next billing period (up to four weeks)

Timing and deadlines

December 15, 2026, or until funds run out

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Medicine Hat Xeriscape and Native Landscaping Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/alberta/medicine-hat-xeriscape-landscaping-incentive

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