Large Property Turf Replacement Rebate Program

Multi-family and non-residential water customers can now receive $1.20 per square foot to convert areas of high-water, cool-season turf grass (such as Kentucky Bluegrass) into native and waterwise landscapes. To qualify for the rebate, the converted areas must have at least 50% living plant coverage.

In addition to supporting the city's water conservation goals, benefits of these landscapes include savings on your water bill, lower long-term maintenance, habitat for pollinators, and increased drought resilience.

Eligible water customers include

Businesses, HOAs, multi-family complexes, schools, parks, faith-based organizations, and other commercial, industrial, or institutional water customers within the City and County of Broomfield.

How to earn your rebate

Step 1: Review these Fact Sheets for information about:

Step 2: Complete the General Application

Large Property Turf Replacement Rebate Program - General Application
- Submit your General Application and 5-8 before photos to planning@broomfield.org

Staff will verify whether the property is subject to a planned unit development (PUD) plan. If so, then an Administrative Modification Application to the site development plan must be submitted, reviewed and approved prior to beginning construction. This approval process may take approximately one month to complete.

Step 3: Complete the Irrigation and Landscape Plan Checklist

After confirming your project is eligible for a rebate with the Planning Department, submit the Irrigation and Landscape Plan Checklist along with any applicable documents to planning@broomfield.org.

If the property is subject to a PUD, submit a completed Administrative Modification application and all necessary documentation to Broomfield’s Planning Department:

an Administrative Modification Application with $50 fee, and include the following items with the application submittal documents:
- If applicable, the Licensed Contractor and/or Licensed Landscape Architect information
- For any new, replaced and/or retrofitted irrigation systems:
  - An irrigation plan (refer to the current Standards and Specifications section 161.00, and 161.14-16 for drawing submittal guidelines).
  - If applicable, a Building Permit or a Public/Private Improvement Permit (PPIP) and fee(s).

Step 4: Upon approval, install your landscape!

Step 5: After the project is complete:

Set up a final inspection by November 1st
Submit final documentation to include the following:
- Approved permit inspection forms
- If applicable, irrigation “as-builts”, as described in the Irrigation and Landscape Plan Checklist.
- Invoices/receipts

Upon final approval, a rebate check will be issued to the project applicant within 8-12 weeks.

For questions about rebates, email conservation@broomfield.org or call 303-464-5601.

For questions about permits, engineering, or planning, contact CCOB's Planning Division at 303-438-6284 or email planning@broomfield.org.