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SpokaneScape Application

SpokaneScape Guide
(PDF 14.1 MB)

Make sure you meet all three of the following criteria before you apply for the SpokaneScape Rebate.

I am a City of Spokane Water Department Customer.
The area I want to convert is easily visible from the street.
I have at least 300 square feet of lawn to replace with drought tolerant plants and mulch.

The Application Process

Prep Work
Before you remove any lawn, or apply to the program, you will need to do a little preparation:

Read the Terms and Conditions thoroughly to ensure you can be approved for the SpokaneScape Rebate.
Review the SpokaneScape Guidebook, it provides step-by-step instructions to help guide you through your lawn removal project. Inside you will find a tried-and-true list of drought tolerant and native plants that thrive in our arid summer climate, as well as landscaping tips and design inspiration.
Design a Landscape Plan - you can print this Graph Paper for a Landscape Plan.
Put together a Plant List - you can print this Plant List Form to help you with your math.
Take two photos of the lawn area you would like to remove.

Apply!
Collect your:

Landscape Design Plan with square footage of your project
Plant List
Two photos of your proposed lawn removal area
City of Spokane Utility Billing account number

Nice work! Now you're ready to fill out our Online Application Form!

While applying through the online form is preferred, if you need to apply with a hard copy, a printable application is available.

Pre-Inspection
Following your application submission, you will be prompted to schedule a Pre-Inspection. A quick Pre-Inspection is required before beginning any lawn removal. It allows Water Wise staff to meet with you on-site, to answer questions regarding your project or the program, and to offer labor and money saving tips and tricks.

SpokaneScape Installation!
Following your Pre-Inspection you will be approved to begin the "Construction Phase" of your SpokaneScape! You will have 2 years in this “Construction Phase” to complete your project. This time frame should allow you to remove your lawn, purchase plants and mulch materials, and implement that beautiful water saving SpokaneScape.

Final Inspection
Phew! You did it! Now that the hard work is behind you and your SpokaneScape is 100% complete, contact the Water Wise team at waterwise@spokanecity.org to schedule a final inspection. Upon approval, you will be issued a rebate through your City of Spokane utility bill.

You can apply for other Water Wise rebates, such as smart irrigation controllers, and spray-to-drip irrigation conversions to maximize your savings. View our full Water Wise rebate menu.