Lawn replacement · Utah

Washington County WCD Water Efficient Landscape Program

Run by Washington County Water Conservancy District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$3 per square foot of grass replaced (typically 30-50% of conversion cost); no maximum published
Who qualifies
Living grass (irrigation may be turned off up to a month before inspection if blades still visible). Replacing high-water grass with low-water grass does not qualify. Must grant a conservation easement before payment; selling property before granting it makes you ineligible. Secondary, rental and commercial owners need W-9.
Where
Water customers in the Washington County Water Conservancy District service area in southwest Utah.
Status
Open. (no closing date or funding status published; contact 435.673.3617 or [email protected])
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace living grass with water-efficient landscaping (drip irrigation, mulch, 50% plant cover) after approval and a pre-conversion site visit.

Requirements

  • Drip irrigation with filter and pressure regulating valve (typically 20-30 psi)
  • Mulch required (decorative rock or bark); permeable artificial turf may substitute for mulch
  • Plants must cover at least 50% of converted area at maturity; trees count 350 sq ft each, shrubs/groundcovers/perennials 35 sq ft per plant
  • Weed barrier optional but must be permeable
  • Impermeable surfaces not counted
  • No irrigated lawn, spray irrigation, pools or water features in converted area
  • Do not remove lawn or start work before approval email and site visit
  • Notarized conservation easement granted after project

How to apply

  1. 1Submit application via Apply Now (wcwcd.gov/welpagreement/)
  2. 2Schedule and complete the pre-conversion site visit
  3. 3Wait for approval email before demolishing any lawn
  4. 4Complete project and grant notarized conservation easement
  5. 5Submit all required paperwork

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of grass replaced. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Payment issued in under 60 days after completion and paperwork

none published

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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