DISTRICT APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH
SOUTH SLC VALLEY: $3.00 / SQ FT
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
Serving: Midvale, Sandy, Draper, West Jordan, South Jordan, Riverton and 3 more cities
The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District covers the southern Salt Lake Valley — from Midvale down through Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, West Jordan, Riverton, and Herriman. JVWCD stacks a $1.00/sqft district bonus on top of the state's $2.00/sqft base, and adds another $1.00/sqft if you convert to drip irrigation. That's $3.00/sqft base — $4.00/sqft at full stack with the drip bonus — plus up to $50,000 per application. Xperience Landscaping is based in Midvale and has guided dozens of homeowners through this exact program.
JVWCD BASE RATE
$3.00/sqft
+ $1.00/sqft drip bonus
Up to $50,000 per application. Minimum 200 sq ft.
#1 Gotcha for JVWCD
Removing grass before receiving written approval disqualifies the entire application.
Are You Eligible?
Turf area must be at least 200 sq ft to qualify.
Turf strip must be 8 ft wide or wider — narrow parkstrips under 8 ft are excluded.
All existing turf must be fully removed down to bare soil (sod, roots, and all).
At least 50% of the converted area must be covered with living water-wise plants.
Irrigation must be converted to drip or bubbler — no microspray heads remain in the rebated zone.
A pre-approval site visit is required before any work begins.
A post-installation inspection is required to verify compliance before the check is issued.
Property must be within JVWCD service area — verify your address at utahwatersavers.com.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Do NOT remove any turf until you have pre-approval in writing. This is the #1 reason applications are rejected — and the disqualification is immediate and permanent.
Step 01
Submit the pre-approval application online or by mail with property address, turf area measurements, and a site plan sketch
Step 02
JVWCD schedules a pre-approval site visit — allow 2-3 weeks for the visit to occur
Step 03
Receive written approval before beginning any removal work
Step 04
Complete turf removal and install low-water plants, hardscape, and drip irrigation
Step 05
Submit post-installation documentation including before/after photos and the completed plant/material list
Step 06
JVWCD conducts the final inspection to verify compliance
How Much Will You Get?
1,000 sqft
$3,000
with drip: $4,000
2,000 sqft
$6,000
with drip: $8,000
3,000 sqft
$9,000
with drip: $12,000
These are estimates. Your actual rebate depends on district verification and final inspection. For an exact calculation based on your yard size, use our rebate calculator.
JVWCD-Specific Warnings
Removing grass before receiving written approval disqualifies the entire application.
Microspray irrigation does NOT count as drip — each head must be a true drip or bubbler emitter.
Parkstrips narrower than 8 feet do not qualify under any circumstances.
Work done prior to the pre-approval site visit will not be reimbursed.
Non-participating cities (such as Provo, Orem, and most of Salt Lake City) are not covered.
Ready to Apply? We Handle Everything.
We submit the JVWCD application, coordinate both site visits, design and install to rebate specifications, and complete all post-installation documentation. You get the yard and the check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my address qualifies for the JVWCD rebate?
Enter your address at utahwatersavers.com — the tool will confirm whether you're in the service area and which programs apply. You can also call us and we'll look it up on the spot.
What does the $1.00/sqft drip bonus require?
Every irrigation head in the converted zone must be replaced with true drip emitters or bubblers. Microspray heads — even low-volume ones — do not qualify. We spec the irrigation conversion as part of every JVWCD project we install.
How long does the JVWCD rebate process take from start to check?
Most projects run 8–14 weeks total: 2–4 weeks for pre-approval and the initial site visit, 1–3 weeks for installation, then 4–8 weeks for post-inspection and check processing. We track each milestone and follow up with the district so nothing stalls.