Clean Sweep Landscape Design & Management Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program

We understand that maintaining a lush, green lawn in the desert can be a challenge, and we're here to help you save money on your water bill while still enjoying a beautiful and sustainable landscape. With our expertise and the Southern Nevada Water Authority's Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program, we can help you transform your property into a water-efficient oasis that will enhance its beauty and contribute to conserving our precious water resources.

SNWA Water Smart Landscapes Rebate

The biggest use of our community's water supply is outdoor landscape watering, and with Lake Mead at historic lows, we all need to do our part to help conserve water!

Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, the Southern Nevada Water Authority will rebate residential properties, businesses, HOAs and multifamily properties $3 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with desert landscaping.

Benefits For Residential

The Southern Nevada Water Authority will rebate single-family residential properties $3 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with desert landscaping up to the first 10,000 square feet converted, and $1.50 per square foot thereafter per property, per fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

Certain restrictions apply to well owners. For more information, including terms and requirements, view the program conditions.

Benefits And Legal Requirements For Business, HOA, And Multifamily Properties

Take advantage of the Water Smart Landscapes rebate to convert water-thirsty grass to desert landscaping and receive $3 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with desert landscaping up to the first 10,000 square feet converted, and $1.50 per square foot thereafter per property.

Smart business owners will quickly realize that converting to a water-smart landscape makes good business sense. A savings of 825,000 gallons of water per year is projected for the average 15,000 square-foot conversion to water-smart landscaping.

What You'll Save

  • Reduced repair costs for water damage related to sprinklers
  • Reduced pests and pest-control costs
  • Lower cost for the replacement of aging and/or damaged turf and sprinkler parts
  • Decreased risk of water waste fees
  • Increased opportunities for risk management and reduction in liability

What You'll Spend:
  • Project design fees
  • Permit costss
  • Cost to remove existing landscape elements that will not be a part of your new design
  • Project installation, including plants. irrigation, hardscapes and other elements

How It Works


Get Started By Applying Online

Applying for the Southern Nevada Water Authority's Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program is easy! Simply visit their website and fill out the online application form. We'll take it from there.

After submitting your application, we will visit the property to determine whether it meets eligibility requirements, including having live grass and an active irrigation system. We will measure the proposed conversion areas. For business, HOA, and multifamily properties, if the conversion area exceeds ¼-acre (10,890 square feet), you must secure written approval from the local jurisdiction's planning department as an eligibility condition.


Let's Have A Look

After your application is submitted, we will visit the property to determine whether it meets eligibility requirements, including having live grass and an active irrigation system, and we will measure the proposed conversion areas.

For business, HOA and multifamily properties, if the conversion area is greater than ¼-acre in size (10,890 square feet), you must secure written approval from the local jurisdiction's planning department as a condition of eligibility. Email approval is sufficient, and we will make the planning department aware of your pending request so they know to expect it.


Dig In

Now it's time to get the work done. You must finish your conversion within 12 months to take advantage of the rebate program. You can also supply copies of purchase receipts and contractor invoices to prove that all parts and labor are purchased through certified vendors or licensed contractors. If you need additional time, the SNWA may grant an extension of up to 90 days upon request and at its discretion.


Ready For Inspection?

Notify us when you've completed your conversion. We will inspect the landscape (usually within 10 business days) to ensure it meets program conditions including a drip irrigation system, proper canopy coverage, etc. We'll also verify the area eligible for the rebate, in case the size differs from what was described at the beginning of the process.

If program conditions are not met, the remainder of the 12-month completion period or 60 days (whichever is greater) will be provided to take corrective action.


Promise Not To Put Grass Back In

Following a successful post-conversion site inspection, a conservation easement must be signed and returned by the homeowner or property representative.

The easement is intended to prevent you from reinstalling grass, converting the area to a swimming pool, etc. and commits you to either maintaining the conversion in perpetuity or reimbursing the SNWA the full amount of the incentive plus administrative fees.


Let's Get You Paid

Once the easement is recorded with Clark County, you can expect to receive a rebate check in the mail within 10 business days. This check will be for the amount of the local government-approved rebate. The SNWA Rebate Conversion program helps offset some of the costs associated with water usage, making it easier and more affordable to access clean and safe drinking water. You can rest assured that they contribute to a healthier environment while saving money on your monthly bills.

Why Choose Us?

  • Experience: With years of experience in landscaping, our Clean Sweep Landscape Design & Management team is well-equipped to handle your water-smart landscaping project. We've helped countless homeowners in Southern Nevada take advantage of the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program, and we can also guide you through the process.
  • Expertise: Our team includes experts in desert landscaping who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of working with the local climate and soil. We'll help you design a beautiful and sustainable landscape with drip irrigation, drought-tolerant plants, and hardscaping that minimize water use.
  • Customer Service: We believe in putting our customers first. We'll work closely with you to understand your needs, preferences, and budget, and we'll keep you informed and involved at every step of the process. We're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring complete satisfaction with your new water-smart landscape.