Lawn Replacement Rebate Program

Redesigning your yard can feel overwhelming, but the Town of Frederick is here to help! Our Lawn Replacement Rebate Program offers an incentive to boost your creativity and water conservation efforts. By replacing water-thirsty lawns with sustainable, low-water landscapes, residents can receive a rebate of $2 per square foot—up to $2,000 per water account per year. Before getting started, project designs must be approved by Town staff. Now’s a great time to refresh your yard and save money! Review the guidelines and begin the submission process today.

How to participate in the Town of Frederick Lawn Replacement Program:

  • Step 1: Project design must be approved by the Town of Frederick staff before ground is broken and follow the design submittal rules noted below.  To get your design approved, fill out Lawn Replacement Rebate Design Submittal Form or submit the design to Kylie Couch via email.
    • Not gaining approval before work begins will result in not receiving a rebate.
  • Step 2: Once your design has been approved by Town staff, you can move forward with the landscape project!
  • Step 3: Submit all your receipts from start to finish of your project. A final site visit is required once the project is completed and before the rebate can be finalized. These visits can be scheduled by calling 720.382.5612 or emailing Kylie Couch. Complete your Lawn Replacement Final Project Submittal Form after the final walkthrough has been completed. 

General Program Rules:

  1. Artificial Turf is not eligible for this rebate.
  2. Only projects that are completed in the 2026 calendar year are eligible. No past projects will be rebate eligible. Projects completed in previous years will not be retroactively eligible for rebates.
  3. Qualifying projects must replace at least 200 square feet. 
  4. Projects must receive water from the Town of Frederick and have a Town of Frederick water account to be eligible. 
  5. Project related turf grass must be replaced with low or no-water use plant beds or low-water use grasses.
  6. Rebate includes $2 per square foot. Rebates will be provided as a check. Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of the project.
  7. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to available funds.
  8. Maximum rebate amount is $2000 per water account per year.
  9. Living plant material of new design must account for 50% of the project area. Living plant material includes the entire canopy of mature plants and bushes. 
  10. Mulch can include shredded bark, bark chips, or rock. 
  11. Low-water use grass can replace high water use grass.
  12. Projects must be submitted between February 1st, 2026 and Sept. 1, 2026. Projects must be completed and visited by a Town employee by Oct. 20, 2026. 
  13. Project design must be approved by the Town of Frederick staff before ground is broken and follow the design submittal rules noted in the following section. Not gaining approval before work begins will result in not receiving a rebate. 
  14. Designs must meet the landscaping requirements set forth in Town of Frederick Land Use Code. Irrigation system must be designed to meet the needs of the new landscape. Drip irrigation is required in the median and is recommended in all other areas. No longer needed existing irrigation zones must be capped or otherwise decommissioned. 
  15. Submit all your receipts from start to finish of your project. A final site visit is required once the project is completed and before the rebate can be finalized. These visits can be scheduled by calling 720.382.5612 or emailing Kylie Couch. Complete your Lawn Replacement Final Project Submittal Form after the final walkthrough has been completed. 

Lawn Replacement Rebate Design Submittal Rules:

All aspects of your design must be submitted before you start your project. Not completing the submission will result in not receiving a rebate for your project. To get your design approved, fill out Lawn Replacement Rebate Design Submittal Form. Here is an outline of the design submission: 

  1. Aerial view of your property from an online mapping program. 
  2. Pictures that show the area of viable turf (green grass, not crab grass). 
  3. Proposed project area:  
    • Outline using tracing paper or a computer program, the area of turf that will be replaced. 
    • Calculated square footage of the project area. 
    • Irrigation design if applicable. If you have an existing in-ground irrigation system, please note how you will be updating it to fit the needs of new landscape. For example, drip system retrofit kits, switching to hand-watering, etc. 
  4. Plant list and design:  
    • Planting design must show estimated plant size at maturity to meet the 50% plant material coverage requirement. 
    • Plant list provides identification and quantities of plant types and materials. 
    • Where used, mulch shall be applied to a depth of three (3) inches.
    • Wood mulch placed within one foot of a sidewalk or vehicular use area must be contained with a border/landscape edging.

    • Rock mulch placed within one foot of a sidewalk or vehicular use area must be contained with a border/landscape edging or be of a sufficient size that it will not travel onto the sidewalk or vehicular use area.

  5. Proof of HOA approval (if applicable). 
  6. Submit the design! Designs should be submitted Lawn Replacement Rebate Design Submittal Form or can be dropped off at 401 Locust Street.