St. George, UT Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Washington County Water Conservancy District pays Up to $3.00 for each square foot of grass replaced to St. George homeowners who replace thirsty lawn.
The St. George turf removal rebate
Water Efficient Landscape Program, run by Washington County Water Conservancy District.
Up to $3.00 for each square foot of grass replaced
- Washington County residents
- A pre-conversion site visit is mandatory: starting before approval and the site visit makes the conversion ineligible
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
No dollar cap is published on the district's page, so ask what the current per-property limit is rather than assuming there is none.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Washington County Water Conservancy District rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in St. George
The planting palette for zone 6b 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 St. George is the money above: Washington County Water Conservancy District sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to St. George is the money: Washington County Water Conservancy District decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St. George, UT offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Washington County Water Conservancy District runs the Water Efficient Landscape Program, paying Up to $3.00 for each square foot of grass replaced. Full conditions are on the Washington County Water Conservancy District rebate page.
How much is the St. George turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Washington County Water Conservancy District's rate of $3.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,800. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $3,000.