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Tired of constant yard maintenance? Transform your lawn into a beautiful, water-efficient oasis with the Turf Buy-Back rebate program! Lawn irrigation is one of the highest sources of community water consumption—this program pays you to reduce your turf area while creating a sustainable landscape.
Receive $5.00 per square foot for the first 2,500 square feet converted (minimum 400 sq. ft. required), and $3.50 per square foot for additional conversions up to 10,000 square feet. Due to limited available program funds, past projects or completed WaterWise landscapes are not eligible for payment.
Eligibility Requirements
Complete application with photos of the area for conversion and a landscape design.
Must receive a pre-inspection.
Water utility account must be in good standing.
Must own the property (newly constructed homes are not eligible; property must be at least one year old).
Must sign a user agreement and ensure code compliance.
Must have a living and maintained lawn before conversion.
Convert a minimum of 400 sq. ft. to a native landscape, including removal of the irrigation system.
Project must be completed within one year of the initial Irrigation Evaluation.
A post-construction inspection will be required.
Application Process
Sign up for a pre-inspection and select the Turf Buy-Back rebate on your application.
Complete the pre-qualification screening.
During the pre-inspection, your project site will be assessed.
Complete the application including a landscape design of the project.
Complete your project within one year of approval.
Receive post inspection by city staff member within 30 days of completion.
Once approved, funds will be distributed within 45 days.
Nurseries are subject to availability of certain items. It is not guaranteed nurseries will have every plant.
Tired of constant yard maintenance? Transform your lawn into a beautiful, water-efficient oasis with the Turf Buy-Back rebate program! Lawn irrigation is one of the highest sources of community water consumption—this program pays you to reduce your turf area while creating a sustainable landscape.
Receive $5.00 per square foot for the first 2,500 square feet converted (minimum 400 sq. ft. required), and $3.50 per square foot for additional conversions up to 10,000 square feet. Due to limited available program funds, past projects or completed WaterWise landscapes are not eligible for payment.
Eligibility Requirements
Complete application with photos of the area for conversion and a landscape design.
Must receive a pre-inspection.
Water utility account must be in good standing.
Must own the property (newly constructed homes are not eligible; property must be at least one year old).
Must sign a user agreement and ensure code compliance.
Must have a living and maintained lawn before conversion.
Convert a minimum of 400 sq. ft. to a native landscape, including removal of the irrigation system.
Project must be completed within one year of the initial Irrigation Evaluation.
A post-construction inspection will be required.
Application Process
Sign up for a pre-inspection and select the Turf Buy-Back rebate on your application.
Complete the pre-qualification screening.
During the pre-inspection, your project site will be assessed.
Complete the application including a landscape design of the project.
Complete your project within one year of approval.
Receive post inspection by city staff member within 30 days of completion.
Once approved, funds will be distributed within 45 days.
