Fort Collins, CO Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Fort Collins Utilities pays $0.75 per square foot up to 1,000 square feet, so $750, rising to $1,000 with the native bonus to Fort Collins homeowners who replace thirsty lawn.
The Fort Collins turf removal rebate
Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP), run by Fort Collins Utilities.
$0.75 per square foot up to 1,000 square feet, so $750, rising to $1,000 with the native bonus
- Fort Collins Utilities water customer
- An extra $0.25 per square foot where at least 80 per cent of the planting is Colorado native
- Projects must be approved before installation, first come first served while funds last
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Fort Collins Utilities rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Fort Collins
The planting palette for zone 6a is shared across Colorado and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Colorado xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Fort Collins is the money above: Fort Collins Utilities sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Fort Collins is the money: Fort Collins Utilities decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fort Collins, CO offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Fort Collins Utilities runs the Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP), paying $0.75 per square foot up to 1,000 square feet, so $750, rising to $1,000 with the native bonus. Full conditions are on the Fort Collins Utilities rebate page.
How much is the Fort Collins turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Fort Collins Utilities's rate of $0.75 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $450. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $750.