Lawn replacement · Colorado

Aurora Water Grass Replacement Incentive Program (GRIP)

Run by City of Aurora, Aurora Water

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$3 per sq ft for traditional water-wise landscape; $0.50 per sq ft for water-wise grass landscape (native or low-water grass)
Who qualifies
Aurora Water customers with existing irrigated, well-maintained grass; front, side, back and curbside yards. Barren, bare-patch or weedy areas do not qualify.
Where
Aurora Water customers with existing irrigated grass.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 Spring window closed Aug 15 2026; next window opens Nov 1 2026.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Remove existing healthy irrigated grass (minimum 500 sq ft) and replace with a water-wise landscape.

Requirements

  • Minimum 500 sq ft of healthy bluegrass
  • Approval by Aurora Water before installation; rebates not retroactive
  • Area rounded up to nearest sq ft; staff finalize size
  • W-9 with application; rebates of $600 or more are taxable (1099)
  • Can be done in phases over multiple years
  • Follow GRIP Residential Manual or rebate can be denied

The plan or design it asks for

Details in GRIP Residential Manual (not read). Aurora also offers a free water-wise landscape design service.

Native plant lists for the area: Aurora

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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 Aurora Water's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Read GRIP Residential Manual on the program page
  2. 2Apply during an application window with W-9
  3. 3Get Aurora Water approval before starting
  4. 4Install by the completion deadline and complete inspection per manual

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of grass replaced with a traditional water-wise landscape ($0.50 for water-wise grass). The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Windows: 2026 Spring Mar 1-Aug 15 2026 (complete by Oct 15 2026); 2026 Fall Nov 1 2026-Jan 1 2027 (complete by Jul 31 2027); 2027 Spring Mar 1-Jul 1 2027 (complete by Oct 15 2027).

Fall 2026 apply Nov 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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