Lawn replacement · Arizona

City of Prescott Turf Replacement Rebate

Run by City of Prescott Water Conservation (WaterSmart)

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1.00 per sq ft, or $1.25 per sq ft with drought-tolerant, low-water, non-invasive plants; residential cap $2,500 per property across all rebates
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Prescott water utility customers; owner of record (renters need owner Landlord Consent Form).
Where
Prescott water utility customers who own the property; renters need a landlord consent form.
Status
Open. First come first served subject to budget; no deadline listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace lawn with low-water landscaping.

Requirements

  • Pre-application and pre-approval required before starting
  • Complete project and submit rebate application within 6 months of approval
  • One-time award per property
  • Include W-9 if expecting $2,000+ rebates in a calendar year
  • Detailed turf rules are in the rebate application PDF (not summarized on page)

The plan or design it asks for

Pre-Application form required before work; specific content not published on the page

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Prescott's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Submit Pre-Application at prescottwater.com/rebates/forms/ and wait for approval
  2. 2Complete the project within 6 months
  3. 3Submit Rebate Application with required documents (and W-9 if applicable)
  4. 4Contact [email protected] or 928-777-1130 for help

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of turf replaced ($1.25 with drought-tolerant, non-invasive plants) and the $2,500 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Payment within 90 days after approval

6 months to finish after pre-approval; apply within 1 year of purchase

Combining it with other programs

Residential total cap $2,500; Friends of the Verde River partner grants up to $15,000 per applicant (verderiver.org)

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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