Grand Junction, CO Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Grand Junction pays $2.00 per square foot converting high-water grass to low-water plants, or $1.00 per square foot converting to low-water grass or groundcover to Grand Junction homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 300 square feet.
The Grand Junction turf removal rebate
Waterwise Lawn Program, run by City of Grand Junction.
$2.00 per square foot converting high-water grass to low-water plants, or $1.00 per square foot converting to low-water grass or groundcover
- City of Grand Junction water customers only, not Ute Water or Clifton Water customers
- Between 300 and 2,000 square feet of living high-water turf for a residential project
- A Water Conservation Specialist must confirm the turf is alive and approve the application before any grass is changed
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Your provider decides this one, not your address: much of the Grand Junction area is served by Ute Water or Clifton Water, who do not offer it.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Grand Junction rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction is the money above: City of Grand Junction sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Grand Junction is the money: City of Grand Junction decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grand Junction, CO offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Grand Junction runs the Waterwise Lawn Program, paying $2.00 per square foot converting high-water grass to low-water plants, or $1.00 per square foot converting to low-water grass or groundcover. You must remove at least 300 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the City of Grand Junction rebate page.
How much is the Grand Junction turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At City of Grand Junction's rate of $2.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,200. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $2,000.