Utah Native Landscapes

Stage 2 drought advisory · Salt Lake City · March 2026

Rebates cover up to $3.00 per square foot. Up to $50,000 per property.

Three separate programs are currently open. Every Utah Native Landscapes install exceeds qualification requirements. We handle the application.

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Active rebate programs

Verified April 2026. Programs subject to change — confirm eligibility at application.

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

$3.00/sq ft

JVWCD is the primary provider for SLC's east side. $3.00 per square foot for lawn conversion to water-efficient landscaping with 50%+ living plant coverage.

  • Minimum 200 sq ft converted
  • Residential and commercial properties
  • Applications via utahwatersavers.com

Treebate: $50 per qualifying native tree, up to 10 trees per project — in conjunction with lawn removal.

Verified April 2026

Central Utah Water Conservancy District

$1.50–$3.00/sq ft

Residential max $50,000 per application. Phase applications allowed — large projects can be split across calendar years. Applications via cuwcd.gov.

  • $50,000 residential maximum per application
  • Rate varies by municipality within CUWCD service area
  • Phase applications allowed for large projects

Verified April 2026

Utah Division of Water Resources

$1.00–$3.00/sq ft

100+ million gallons saved through conversions in 2024. Funded by $3M/year ongoing plus one-time legislative appropriations. Program active as of April 2026.

  • $50,000 maximum per application
  • State-level program, funded annually by the Utah Legislature
  • Applications via utahwatersavers.com

Verified April 2026

Salt Lake City residential neighborhoods — contrasting lawn and native habitat yards during drought
“Utah’s 2026 snowpack peaked at 8.4 inches in March — roughly half of normal and the lowest on record.”

The Stage 2 drought advisory issued in March 2026 restricts lawn watering to two days per week. Further restrictions are possible if spring precipitation remains below normal.

These rebate programs exist precisely for this moment. The state has committed $3 million per year to incentivize conversions because a Kentucky bluegrass lawn in Salt Lake City is not a neutral choice.

Every Utah Native Landscapes project qualifies. The application requires pre-approval documentation, plant coverage verification, and post-install inspection. We manage all of it.

We handle the paperwork.

Pre-approval documentation

Plant coverage verification

Post-install inspection

Rebate application filing

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Common questions

Does my property qualify?

Any property in JVWCD, CUWCD, or SLC DPU service area with 200+ sq ft of irrigated turf. Most SLC east-side residential properties qualify. We confirm this at the site visit.

What does '50% living plant coverage' mean?

After installation, at least 50% of the converted area must be covered by living plants. Utah Native Landscapes installs are designed to meet or exceed this threshold from day one.

Can I stack programs?

JVWCD, CUWCD, and the state DWR program are separate funding sources. Stacking may be possible depending on your service area. We assess this at the design stage and include it in the rebate documentation.

What if the programs run out of funding?

Rebate programs can be closed when annual funding is exhausted. We recommend starting the application process immediately after project approval — before installation, not after.