Southern Nevada Water Smart “Xeriscape” Landscapes
Your grass is worth up to $7 a square foot. Cash.
Southern Nevada literally pays you to swap your thirsty lawn for beautiful and sustainable desert landscaping. Most homeowners never collect because the paperwork maze stops them. Xerisave shows you how much you might qualify for within 30 seconds, and walks you through the process without the guesswork. Just fill out the form to the rightbelow.
Rebate calculator
Estimate only, based on published program rates as of . Final amounts are determined by SNWA/your water provider at approval. Xerisave is not affiliated with SNWA or any water district.
How it works
Three rules protect your rebate.
Apply before you touch anything
The water district must inspect your lawn while the grass is still alive and watered. If you remove grass before they approve you, you lose the rebate.
Plan for enough plants
Your new yard needs plants covering at least half the area once they are fully grown, watered by a drip system. We turn that math into a simple checklist.
Finish within 12 months
Pass the final inspection, sign the agreement, and your check comes in the mail. See the full process, step by step →
Why now
Why it pays to do this now.
The rebate money comes from a yearly budget, and the rates have changed before. Today they are the highest they have ever been. A typical 2,400 square foot yard in Las Vegas pays $16,800 at the higher rate. That is often more than the landscaping work costs. And once your yard is converted, it saves water — and money on your water bill — every year after.
Own a business, HOA, or rental property? Your rules and deadline are different — start here instead.Nevada law sets a 2027 deadline for certain properties. We explain it in plain terms.