Aurora Water offers rebates and technical assistance to customers who replace high-water turfgrass with low-water landscapes, helping the utility meet long-term demand goals as Colorado River supplies face structural shortage.
The program reimburses customers per square foot of qualifying turf removed and replaced with approved low-water plants, mulch, and efficient irrigation. Pre-inspection, plant-list compliance, and post-installation verification are typically required. Commercial properties, HOAs, and multifamily complexes can pursue larger conversions. The utility has accelerated funding in response to drought conditions and statewide non-functional turf legislation. Conversions complement broader conservation programs including pricing tiers, smart-controller rebates, and indoor-fixture incentives.
There are no fines for keeping turf, but rebate participants who fail to maintain conversions or who replace approved plants with high-water varieties may be required to repay incentives.
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