North Las Vegas, NV Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency pays $5.00 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet, then $2.50 per square foot to North Las Vegas homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 400 square feet.
The North Las Vegas turf removal rebate
Water Smart Landscapes, run by Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency.
$5.00 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet, then $2.50 per square foot
- At least 400 square feet converted
- 50 per cent living plant cover at maturity
- A pre-conversion inspection before removal
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
North Las Vegas does not get the extra $2.00 per square foot: that top-up is for Las Vegas Valley Water District customers only.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in North Las Vegas
The planting palette for zone 9a is shared across Nevada and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Nevada xeriscaping guide. What is specific to North Las Vegas is the money above: Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to North Las Vegas is the money: Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does North Las Vegas, NV offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency runs the Water Smart Landscapes, paying $5.00 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet, then $2.50 per square foot. You must remove at least 400 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency rebate page.
How much is the North Las Vegas turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Southern Nevada Water Authority, City of North Las Vegas being a member agency's rate of $5.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $3,000. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $5,000.