Get Paid to Save Water
We rip out thirsty grass and install beautiful, water-wise landscapes, and help you claim up to $3 per sq ft in Utah rebates.
The Problem
Your parking strip is costing you money and water.
That narrow strip of grass between your sidewalk and the street is the hardest piece of lawn to keep alive. It bakes in the sun, gets hammered by foot traffic, and guzzles water you're paying for.
Most Utah homeowners are stuck choosing between an eyesore and an ever-growing water bill. There's a better way.
Why Homeowners Love It
Save money. Save water. Look amazing.
Get Paid Up Front
Rebates of up to $3/sq ft can cover most of the project cost.
How It Works
Five simple steps from grass to gorgeous.
1. Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your strip and we'll come measure and price it, no pressure.
2. Come Up With a Design
We design a Localscapes® plan tailored to your home and tastes.
3. Tearout
We rip out the grass and haul everything away.
4. Install
Plants, rock, and drip irrigation built to last.
5. Rebate
We help you file and claim your Utah Water Savers rebate.
Cost & Savings
See how much you could get back.
Drag the sliders to estimate your rebate and water savings. Most of our customers see the rebate cover a large portion of their project.
Total area: 300 sq ft
Potential rebate
$900
Up to $3 / sq ft via Utah Water Savers
Est. annual water saved
11,700 gal
Plus lower monthly water bills
Some Recent Work
Real Utah transformations.
Program Eligibility
Are you eligible?
Get up to $3 per sq ft back when you replace your parking-strip lawn.
General requirements
- Park strip must currently have living, well-maintained lawn (no pre-killed lawn).
- Applicant in good standing with a participating water provider.
- Voluntary projects only — not those required by code or policy.
- All lawn must be removed and replaced with water-efficient landscaping.
- Artificial turf is not eligible.
- Rebate checks are paid to the property owner.
General requirements
- Park strip must currently have living, well-maintained lawn (no pre-killed lawn).
- Applicant in good standing with a participating water provider.
- Voluntary projects only — not those required by code or policy.
- All lawn must be removed and replaced with water-efficient landscaping.
- Artificial turf is not eligible.
- Rebate checks are paid to the property owner.
Planting requirements
- Perennials must cover at least 50% of the strip at maturity (trees excluded).
- Plants may not exceed 24 inches at maturity for safety and visibility.
- Finish with 3–4 inches of gravel, bark, or compost mulch.
- Permeable landscape fabric only (not recommended).
- Concrete doesn't qualify; pavers, brick, and stone are permitted.
Planting requirements
- Perennials must cover at least 50% of the strip at maturity (trees excluded).
- Plants may not exceed 24 inches at maturity for safety and visibility.
- Finish with 3–4 inches of gravel, bark, or compost mulch.
- Permeable landscape fabric only (not recommended).
- Concrete doesn't qualify; pavers, brick, and stone are permitted.
Irrigation requirements
- Low-volume drip systems with visible filter and pressure regulator.
- Drip emitters rated 5 gallons per hour or less.
- Bubblers, micro-sprays, and soaker hoses are not allowed.
Irrigation requirements
- Low-volume drip systems with visible filter and pressure regulator.
- Drip emitters rated 5 gallons per hour or less.
- Bubblers, micro-sprays, and soaker hoses are not allowed.
Rebate programs by water provider
Amounts, minimums, and rules vary by provider and city.
- Program name
- Landscape Incentive Program
- Amount per sq ft
- $0.50 – $3
- Project minimum
- 200 sq ft
- Annual incentive limit
- $50,000 per project
- Commercial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Institutional
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Industrial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Residential
- 35% maximum in front and side yards
- Plant cover at maturity
- 50% not including tree canopy
- Current Qualifying Cities
- Heber, Lehi, Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, Vineyard, Alpine, Salt Lake City and Millcreek
- Program name
- Landscape Incentive Program
- Amount per sq ft
- $0.50 – $3
- Project minimum
- 200 sq ft
- Annual incentive limit
- $50,000 in aggregate
- Commercial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Institutional
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Industrial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation areas
- Residential
- 35% maximum in front and side yards
- Plant cover at maturity
- 50% not including tree canopy
- Current Qualifying Cities
- All cities in JVWCD's service area qualify for a rebate, however only cities that have adopted water efficiency standards can be eligible for the highest amount
- Program name
- Water Efficient Landscape Program
- Amount per sq ft
- $2
- Project minimum
- 300 sq ft
- Annual incentive limit
- $50,000 per project
- Commercial
- 0% unless it serves a functional purpose
- Institutional
- 0% unless it serves a functional purpose
- Industrial
- 0% unless it serves a functional purpose
- Residential
- 8% of the lot size with a cap for large lots that ranges from 1,500 – 2,500 square feet depending on the municipality
- Plant cover at maturity
- 50%
- Current Qualifying Cities
- St George, Washington, Santa Clara and Ivins
- Program name
- Landscape Lawn Exchange
- Amount per sq ft
- $1 – $3
- Project minimum
- 250 sq ft
- Annual incentive limit
- $50,000 in aggregate
- Commercial
- 15% maximum allowances for recreation zones
- Institutional
- 15% maximum allowances for recreation zones
- Industrial
- 15% maximum allowances for recreation zones
- Residential
- 35% maximum in both front and side yards
- Plant cover at maturity
- 35% not including tree canopy, with exceptions for park strips
- Current Qualifying Cities
- Bountiful, Clearfield, Far West, Fruit Heights, North Salt Lake, Ogden, Summit County (Snyderville Basin), Syracuse, Riverdale, Roy, Washington Terrace and West Haven
- Program name
- Landscape Incentive Program
- Amount per sq ft
- $1.50
- Project minimum
- 200 sq ft
- Annual incentive limit
- $50,000 in aggregate
- Commercial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation zones
- Institutional
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation zones
- Industrial
- 20% maximum outside of active recreation zones
- Residential
- 50% maximum in both front and side yards
- Plant cover at maturity
- 50% not including tree canopy
- Current Qualifying Cities
- Hyde Park City
*Eligibility set by Utah Water Savers and may change.
Who We Are
Utah's parking strip specialists.
Rip Your Strip is a Utah-based, certified general contractor on a simple mission: design and install landscapes and sprinkler systems that are as efficient as they are beautiful.
We turn thirsty parking strips into low-maintenance, eye-catching spaces that save you money over time and conserve water — built for the way Utah actually grows.
From tearout and grading to drip irrigation and plant selection, our crew handles the whole conversion start to finish. Reach out to see what we can do for your home.
Testimonials
Homeowners love their new strips.
"The rebate took a real chunk out of the cost, and the finished strip looks incredible."
Sarah M.
Salt Lake City
"No more mowing the death strip. Crew was fast and professional."
Mike R.
Ogden
"Our water bill dropped noticeably. Wish we'd done this years ago."
Janelle K.
Lehi
"From design to install, every step felt thoughtful. The strip is now the best part of our yard."
David P.
Sandy
"Neighbors keep asking who did it. Way more curb appeal than grass ever gave us."
Amanda L.
Cottonwood Heights
"Smooth process from quote to rebate paperwork. They handled all of it."
Tyler J.
Draper
"The rebate took a real chunk out of the cost, and the finished strip looks incredible."
Sarah M.
Salt Lake City
"No more mowing the death strip. Crew was fast and professional."
Mike R.
Ogden
"Our water bill dropped noticeably. Wish we'd done this years ago."
Janelle K.
Lehi
"From design to install, every step felt thoughtful. The strip is now the best part of our yard."
David P.
Sandy
"Neighbors keep asking who did it. Way more curb appeal than grass ever gave us."
Amanda L.
Cottonwood Heights
"Smooth process from quote to rebate paperwork. They handled all of it."
Tyler J.
Draper
"Beautiful, low-maintenance, and we still get compliments months later."
Heather B.
Holladay
"Honest pricing and zero pressure. The crew showed up when they said they would."
Chris D.
Murray
"I was nervous it would look like a rock pit. It looks like a designed garden."
Megan S.
Bountiful
"Saved water, saved time, looks great. No regrets at all."
Robert F.
Provo
"The plant selection is gorgeous and the drip system just works."
Kelly N.
Riverton
"Best landscaping decision we've made on this house. Period."
Jordan W.
Herriman
"Beautiful, low-maintenance, and we still get compliments months later."
Heather B.
Holladay
"Honest pricing and zero pressure. The crew showed up when they said they would."
Chris D.
Murray
"I was nervous it would look like a rock pit. It looks like a designed garden."
Megan S.
Bountiful
"Saved water, saved time, looks great. No regrets at all."
Robert F.
Provo
"The plant selection is gorgeous and the drip system just works."
Kelly N.
Riverton
"Best landscaping decision we've made on this house. Period."
Jordan W.
Herriman
"Quick install, clean finish, and the rebate covered most of it."
Natalie A.
Midvale
"Great communication the whole way through. Would absolutely recommend."
Brandon C.
Layton
"It's so nice not having to drag a mower out for that little strip anymore."
Lauren H.
Kaysville
"Looks better than I imagined and we're using a fraction of the water."
Eric T.
Pleasant Grove
"Professional from start to finish. The design suggestions were spot on."
Rachel V.
American Fork
"Took the headache out of the rebate process. Highly recommend."
Steven O.
South Jordan
"Quick install, clean finish, and the rebate covered most of it."
Natalie A.
Midvale
"Great communication the whole way through. Would absolutely recommend."
Brandon C.
Layton
"It's so nice not having to drag a mower out for that little strip anymore."
Lauren H.
Kaysville
"Looks better than I imagined and we're using a fraction of the water."
Eric T.
Pleasant Grove
"Professional from start to finish. The design suggestions were spot on."
Rachel V.
American Fork
"Took the headache out of the rebate process. Highly recommend."
Steven O.
South Jordan
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Why Rip Your Strip
Certified general contractor. Localscapes® partner. Up to $3/sq ft in Utah Water Savers rebates.