The City of Henderson is partnering with SNWA on the Water Smart
Landscapes Rebate. The City of Henderson is supplementing the SNWA rebate
programs for customers in Henderson converting functional turf on their
property.
A)
Customer Eligibility
- Supplement will only be approved for single-family residential parcels located within the City of Henderson boundaries that are removing functional turf not subject to the Nonfunctional Grass Law. If participating in the Tree Topper, trees planted must be on the List of Qualifying Trees. Areas to be converted must be serviced by the City of Henderson and the applicant’s utility account(s) must be in good standing. Rebate checks are issued to property owners.
B) Project Size
- Conversion area must be deemed functional turf and a minimum of 400 square feet. Maximum project rebate amount of $575. Eligible trees planted and approved for a $50 rebate are expected to provide at least a 236-square-foot canopy at maturity. Large shade trees should be spaced out about 50 feet apart, while medium trees require 35 feet. Participation in the Tree Rebate Project through the Residential Rebate Program is optional, and there is no minimum or maximum number of eligible trees required for participation. Customers are limited to 100% canopy coverage for each property. SNWA will conduct the final inspection to confirm the requirements for the tree canopy and spacing are met.
C) Authorization to Proceed
- Before removing any turf, customers must have applied and been approved for the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes program. (City of Henderson to verify approval with SNWA).
D) Landscape Material Restrictions
- Per HMC 14.14.050.B, once turf is removed it is prohibited to re-install.
E) Rebate Amounts and Limits
- Subject to available funding and satisfaction of program terms and conditions, the City of Henderson will rebate for Single-Family Residential Functional Turf Removal: a maximum of $575 and a 400 square footage minimum turf conversion. To receive the rebate check, turf conversion and measurements must have been confirmed by SNWA.
- The City of Henderson will rebate $50 per approved tree on properties participating in a Single-Family Residential Landscape Program. Tree toppers are subject to available funding, with no per–single-family residential property limit.
F) Important Deadlines and Restrictions
- Project conversion must be completed within twelve (12) months
from application acceptance. The customer is to submit approval that the conversion has been completed.
- Conversion is to be completed in a
single phase.
- Customers are limited to one
conversion per calendar year.
- Rebate payments may be
considered taxable income, and customers may receive a 1099 if total payments by
the City of Henderson for rebates and other taxable transactions exceed
reportable limits.
What is functional turf?
An irrigated grass area that provides a
recreational benefit to the community and is:
- Located
at least 10 feet from a street, installed on slopes less than 25 percent,
and not installed within street medians, along streetscapes, or at the
front of entryways to parks, commercial sites, neighborhoods, or
subdivisions.
- Active/programmed
recreation turf, athletic fields, designated-use-area turf, golf course
play areas, some pet relief turf, playground turf, or resident area turf.
- Located
on a Single-Family Residential Property.
How do I know if I have been approved for the
rebate?
Upon review of your application, you will receive an email
response with your application status.
When will I receive the rebate check?
After the
conversion has been completed and SNWA has received your signed Conservation
Easement. Please upload the Notarized Easement to your Contact Henderson case to notify the City of Henderson of your turf conversion completion. At
this point, the City of Henderson will send you an email letting you know that
the check is being processed and a mail-out date.
What are the terms and conditions of the program?
Program Terms and
Conditions
Will drought-tolerant plants be required?
In order
to receive the City of Henderson Water Efficiency in Landscapes and
Technologies Rebate, the SNWA rebate program terms and conditions must be
followed. Please visit the SNWA website at www.SNWA.com in
order to see what plants can be used in the water-smart landscape.
If you are interested in this program, please apply with SNWA
and then submit a request or question at the link below.
(FAQ11813)
