Ogden, UT Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District pays $1.25 per square foot, the district's base incentive rate to Ogden homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 500 square feet.
The Ogden turf removal rebate
Landscape Lawn Exchange, plus Flip Your Strip, run by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.
$1.25 per square foot, the district's base incentive rate
- A living, well-maintained lawn at the pre-conversion video call
- 500 square feet minimum on the base rate, 250 in cities that adopted water-efficient landscape ordinances
- First come, first served until the annual funding is gone
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Flip Your Strip pays $1.25 per square foot on park strips and is open to Ogden City residents only. Cities that adopted water-efficient landscape ordinances qualify for $2.50 instead, so confirm your rate with Weber Basin before planning.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Ogden
The planting palette for zone 5b is shared across Utah and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Utah xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Ogden is the money above: Weber Basin Water Conservancy District sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Ogden is the money: Weber Basin Water Conservancy District decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ogden, UT offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District runs the Landscape Lawn Exchange, plus Flip Your Strip, paying $1.25 per square foot, the district's base incentive rate. You must remove at least 500 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District rebate page.
How much is the Ogden turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Weber Basin Water Conservancy District's rate of $1.25 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $750. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $1,250.