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Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program conditions

Tree Canopy Enhancement Program Conditions

Program Eligibility

  • New customers must be eligible to participate in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (“Authority”) Water Smart Landscape Program (“WSL Program”), which requires, in part, that such customers water and/or groundwater account must be in good standing with the applicable agency or municipality.
  • To be eligible for the Authority’s Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (“Tree Program”), customers must be current participants in the WSL Program.
  • If the Authority completed a post-conversion site inspection of the customer's property under the WSL Program prior to July 20, 2023, the customer will not be eligible for a rebate incentive under the Tree Program.

Requirements for the Converted Area

  • New Living Trees: The Tree Program requires the installation of new living trees selected from the List of Qualifying Trees.
  • Tree Specifications
    • Each tree must have a minimum canopy value of 236-square feet, which is at least 20-foot canopy at maturity
    • Eligible tree(s) must be in an American Standard Nursery Stock ANSI-Z60 #15 (15 gallon) container or larger with a minimum height of 5-feet. Height measurement shall be taken from the ground level. In addition, a caliper of 1-2 inches is required. Caliper will be measured from six (6) inches above the ground level.
  • Efficient Irrigation: Qualifying trees must be irrigated through a drip system with a filter, pressure regulator, and emitters rated at 20 gallons per hour or less. Irrigation must be designed to accommodate the tree at maturity. Irrigation systems must be free of malfunctions and leaks and required components must be visible for inspection.

Additional Terms

  • New living trees planted in the converted area(s) to satisfy the WSL Program’s living-canopy requirement will qualify for an incentive of $100 per-tree, up to 100 percent canopy coverage, for the converted area(s). Existing trees will be counted first.
  • Any additional trees or plants providing canopy coverage beyond 100 percent will not be eligible for the incentive. This includes trees that are existing in the converted area and may be included in the WSL Program.
  • Acknowledgement and Agreement: You, the applicant, hereby acknowledge, understand, and agree to the above supplemental program conditions in addition to the WSL Program conditions.
  • Incentive Payment: The Authority will issue a Tree Program incentive rebate at the time the WSL Program incentive is paid.