Turf Out Rebate Program

Requirements

The property must be served municipal water by one of the following cities or water districts: City of Bellevue, City of Kirkland, City of Redmond, City of Issaquah, City of Tukwila, Sammamish Plateau Water, Skyway Water & Sewer District.
The project site must be watered by an automatic, in-ground irrigation system.
The turfgrass in the project site must be completely removed and replaced with native or drought-tolerant plants.
The irrigation system must be removed, disconnected, or converted to drip irrigation in the project site area.
A minimum of 100 square feet of turfgrass must be removed for single-family residential projects, and a minimum of 500 square feet of turfgrass must be removed for non-single-family projects (i.e. commercial, parks, houses of worship, multi-family, etc.).
If the approved project is completed per the Turf Out Guide, Cascade will provide a rebate of $1 per square foot of removed turfgrass, up to $500 for single-family residential projects and up to $1,000 for non-single-family projects (i.e. commercial, parks, houses of worship, and multi-family, etc.).

Instructions

Submit your application and attachments.
Wait up to thirty (30) days for confirmation.
Wait until you receive a confirmation letter from Cascade before beginning your project.
Contact Cascade when the project is complete.
Cascade may perform a site inspection prior to issuance of a rebate.

Application

"*" indicates required fields

Sector

Sector Type*

Single-Family Residential

Commercial or Multi-Family Residential

Specify Type*

Other Classification Type*

Applicant Information

Full Name*

First Last

Site Name*

Non-residential only

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Project Information

Name of water utility serving the site*

Water utility account number*

Physical location of the project site (If different than mailing address above)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Square footage of turfgrass to be removed*

Describe how you will remove or disconnect the irrigation system from the project site or convert the irrigation system to drip irrigation in the project site*

Describe how you will use mulch to suppress weeds and grass from returning to the project site*

Upload a sketch of the project area showing the general location and species of replacement plants*

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Upload at least two photos of the project area*

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Submittal Checklist*

I’ve attached a sketch of my project showing the general location and species of replacement plants.

I’ve chosen replacement plants from the Turf Out Guide or other native or drought tolerant plants or other low water use plants.

I’ve attached at least two photos of the existing landscape in the project area.

I will decommission the irrigation system or disconnect the part of the irrigation system that supplies water to the project area or convert the irrigation spray heads to drip irrigation.

By participating in the Cascade Turf Out Program and accepting the rebates provided, I agree to maintain the converted area turf-free as long as I own the property. I release and hold Cascade Water Alliance harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, liabilities and causes of action that may arise out of removal of turfgrass from my property and/or the purchase, installation, and/or use of water-efficient devices in connection with the Cascade Turf Out Program. I understand that if not maintained correctly, the installation of replacement plants may not live or result in reduced water use. By participating in the Cascade Turf Out Program, I give permission to my water utility to provide information about my water use to Cascade Water Alliance, as long as I own the property.*

I Agree

Signature*

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