Southern Nevada homeowners and businesses can now get cash to replace useless grass thanks to the SNWA Rebate Program. Whether you tackle your lawn yourself or work with a contractor like us, you can earn up to $5 per square foot by converting your thirsty, high-water-use turf into efficient, beautiful water-smart landscaping.
Why Replace Your Grass in 2025?
With Lake Mead levels declining, SNWA is urging residents to “get cash to replace useless grass” and reduce water waste across the Las Vegas Valley.
Nonfunctional turf will soon be banned. By 2027, Nevada law requires the removal of decorative grass in commercial, multifamily, and HOA-managed areas. The rebate program gives you a chance to get paid before it becomes mandatory.
Rebate funds are limited. Some categories, especially commercial projects, are capped at areas up to 2,500 square feet per fiscal year. Waiting too long could mean missing out.
Conversions save water and pay you back. Replacing just 1,000 square feet of lawn can save over 55,000 gallons of water annually and earn you up to $5,000 in rebate checks issued to property owners.
Who Qualifies for the SNWA Rebate?
The program is open to:
- Residential properties
- Businesses
- HOAs
- Multifamily properties
All must be in the SNWA service area (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, etc.) and connected to SNWA-member utilities.
Key eligibility requirements include:
- Must be a property owner (because checks are issued to property owners only)
- Removing living turf (not dead grass or bare soil)
- Converting at least 400 square feet unless your total turf is smaller
- Remaining within program limits like areas up to 2,500 square feet per fiscal year where applicable
- Participating in a pre-conversion site inspection and a final verification
- Signing a restrictive covenant and grant of conservation easement, which ensures the landscape stays water-efficient long-term (because approval will make your conversion ineligible without it)
What Counts as an Eligible Conversion Area?
The SNWA requires you to meet specific landscaping standards:
50% Living Plant Coverage. At maturity, at least half of the conversion area must be covered in living vegetation (trees, shrubs, or groundcover) from the SNWA-approved plant list.
Drip Irrigation Systems. Your landscape must feature drip irrigation with filters and low-flow emitters to encourage deep root watering and minimal waste.
Permeable Groundcover or Turf. Convert your lawn with permeable materials – such as mulch, decorative rock, or water-smart synthetic turf. Solid surfaces like plastic sheeting or concrete are not allowed.
Artificial Turf Option. Yes, SNWA allows rebate-eligible artificial turf projects if they are permeable and paired with drip irrigation and plant coverage. Big Bully Turf’s products meet or exceed these standards.
Qualifying Rebates
Here’s how the rebate stacks up in 2025:
| Property Type | Rebate Rate |
| Single-Family Residential | $3 per sq. ft. up to 10,000 sq. ft., then $1.50 |
| Commercial / HOA / MF | $2 per sq. ft. up to 10,000 sq. ft., then $1 |
| LVVWD Add-On | +$2 per sq. ft. on first 10,000 sq. ft. (max total $5) |
| Henderson Residential | Flat $575 bonus |
Trees? SNWA also pays $100 per tree added during the project. Just one more way to boost your rebate and your shade.
What You’ll Need to Do
- Check eligibility and review the plant list
- Schedule a pre-conversion site inspection
- Remove grass, install drip irrigation, plant or mulch per rules, and install turf if desired
- Schedule a post-conversion inspection
- Sign the restrictive covenant and grant of conservation easement
- Receive rebate check, mailed to the property owner—checks are issued to property owners only
All of these program steps are outlined on SNWA’s rebate page under “Get Landscape Rebate Details.”
Big Bully Turf Simplifies It All
We handle everything so your conversion is worry-free and rebate-ready:
- Pre-conversion planning and inspection coordination
- SNWA-compliant design with drip systems, mulch, plants, and turf
- Professional installation of turf and irrigation systems
- Rebate paperwork and covenant support
- Final inspection and follow-through until your rebate check arrives
Our turf systems are designed for desert performance: Polar Yarn cooling, EffortlessFlow™ backing, pet- and child-safe, and backed with a 25-year warranty.
Why You Should Act Now
- Funding and rebate rates are limited and first-come, first-served
- Program limits mean you could be restricted to 2,500 square feet per fiscal year
- The 2027 turf ban is approaching fast
- Convert just 1,000 sq. ft. and see hundreds of dollars in rebate each year plus dramatic water savings
Ready to Turn Your Lawn Into a Check?
Big Bully Turf is here to help you claim the SNWA rebate, protect your landscape long-term, and build a gorgeous, water-wise yard that stands up to Nevada’s heat.