DISTRICT APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH
ST. GEORGE & WASHINGTON COUNTY: $2.00 / SQ FT
Washington County Water Conservancy District
Serving: St. George, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, La Verkin, Hurricane and 6 more cities
Washington County Water Conservancy District serves St. George and the surrounding communities of Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, and beyond. WCWCD pays $2.00/sqft for the first 5,000 sqft of converted lawn — then $1.00/sqft for any area above that threshold, up to the $50,000 maximum. A tree-planting bonus of $50 per qualifying tree adds real value on properties with space for canopy.
WCWCD BASE RATE
$2.00/sqft
Up to $50,000 per application. Minimum 200 sq ft.
#1 Gotcha for WCWCD
The rate steps down to $1.00/sqft after the first 5,000 sqft — budget accordingly for large properties.
Are You Eligible?
Minimum conversion area is 200 sq ft.
Turf strips must be at least 8 ft wide — narrow strips are excluded.
All existing turf must be removed to bare soil before the final inspection.
At least 50% of the area must be covered by water-wise living plants.
Drip or bubbler irrigation is required in the replaced zone — no spray heads.
Pre-approval and an initial site visit must be completed before any removal work begins.
WCWCD applies $2.00/sqft for the first 5,000 sqft, then $1.00/sqft for any square footage above 5,000.
Qualifying trees planted in the converted zone may add a $50/tree bonus.
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 a pre-approval application to WCWCD with your property address and turf area measurements
Step 02
WCWCD conducts a pre-approval site visit to verify measurements and existing conditions
Step 03
Receive written approval confirming the rebate amount before beginning any work
Step 04
Complete turf removal and install low-water plants, hardscape, and drip irrigation
Step 05
Take required before and after photos of the converted area
Step 06
Submit post-installation paperwork to WCWCD including photos and plant/material documentation
How Much Will You Get?
1,000 sqft
$2,000
2,000 sqft
$4,000
3,000 sqft
$6,000
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.
WCWCD-Specific Warnings
The rate steps down to $1.00/sqft after the first 5,000 sqft — budget accordingly for large properties.
Minimum area is 200 sq ft — small parkstrips that meet width may still fall short on area.
Removing any turf before written approval arrives disqualifies the full application.
Spray-head irrigation — including fine-mist microspray — does not qualify as drip.
Properties outside WCWCD's meter boundary in Washington County are not eligible.
Ready to Apply? We Handle Everything.
We submit the WCWCD 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
Why does WCWCD pay less per sqft above 5,000 sqft?
WCWCD structures its rebate in two tiers to maximize the number of properties that receive funding. The first 5,000 sqft earns $2.00/sqft; anything above 5,000 sqft earns $1.00/sqft. For a 10,000 sqft conversion, that's $10,000 at full rate plus $5,000 at the reduced rate — $15,000 back.
What qualifies as a 'tree bonus' under WCWCD?
WCWCD pays $50 per qualifying tree planted in the converted area. Trees must be on the district's approved species list, planted in the rebated zone, and irrigated with drip.
Is the 200 sqft minimum the same as the state minimum?
There is no single statewide minimum — each participating district sets its own. WCWCD's minimum is 200 sqft, the same as JVWCD and Central Utah; Weber Basin requires 250 sqft and SLC-area providers 150 sqft. Areas under 200 sqft do not qualify under WCWCD.