1. Residential XIP Application

Residential XIP Application

Thanks for your interest in XIP! Only Fort Collins Utilities water customers may participate in XIP at this time.
Enter your 11-digit Utilities Account Number. Use numbers only. Do not include a hyphen.*
If your account number does not qualify for XIP, here are a few reasons why you may be getting this message:
- You entered a non- Fort Collins Utilities account number.
- You entered a Fort Collins Utilities account number that does not get water service. Water for this property may be served by a different water provider. Only properties served by Fort Collins Utilities water may participate in XIP at this time.
- Account number not valid.
- Account number is new and has not yet been loaded into our system.
If you believe you've reached this message in error, please email us at xeriscape@fcgov.com.
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Fort Collins Utilities residential water customers can receive $0.75/square foot up to 1,000 square feet, or up to $750, per approved project, per address.

*Native Bonus Rebate: additional $0.25/square foot rebate up to 1,000 square feet or up to $1,000 total for planting a minimum of 80% plants native to Colorado. Project site must have 50% plant coverage at maturity.

To complete this application you will need the items below.
- Fort Collins Utilities account number for the property
- Landscape Plan - Template and Example
- Irrigation Plan (only required for customers who have an irrigation system or plan to install one) - Template and Example
- Watering Plan - Template
- Plant List - Template
- Two color before photos
For more information, templates and examples, please visit fcgov.com/xip.
Installation Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
How did you hear about the program?*

Bill insertWord of MouthWebsiteSocial MediaOther
Total Area for conversion in square feet*
Are you planning to go for the Native Bonus rebate?*
An additional $0.25/square foot is available for projects that plant a minimum of 80% species native to Colorado. Proposed renovation area must have 50% plant coverage at maturity to qualify. Total maximum rebate is $1/square foot up to $1000. Eligibility for the native bonus is based on staff approval of proposed plant list. Plant list must include scientific name and quantity in the design for each plant.
Upload two "before photos" of your proposed project area. *

Before photo must be in color and show green grass (or new construction) in the last 12 months. Photos must include a wide view of the property and (grass) area(s) proposed for renovation. We will use photos to determine program eligibility.
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Upload Landscape Plan*

Templates are available on fcgov.com/xip. A to-scale map of the renovation area and immediate surrounding area must be submitted for XIP approval. Hand drawn plans are acceptable. Make sure the plan includes: Name and address of project; north arrow; location of plants, drawn to mature diameter; plant list with quantities and legend to identify plants on the map (scientific names are required); plants must be grouped according to hydrozone.
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Upload Plant List if not included on Landscape Plan (Scientific name of each plant is required)

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How is your landscape currently watered?*

Automatic systemHand waterOther
Upload Irrigation Plan (only required for customers who have an irrigation system or plan to install one)

Templates are available on fcgov.com/xip. Make sure plan includes: The zones affected by/adjacent to the renovation including location of existing heads, separated by zone. Make sure to identify the location and method for retrofitting zone(s).
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How do you plan to water your new landscape?*

Retrofit turf zone(s) to drip.Abandon turf zone(s) and hand waterI don't have an automatic system and will hand water.Install an automatic irrigation system.Other
Watering Plan*

Use the template on fcgov.com/xip to plan how you will water your new landscape.
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Weed Management

All landscape types require maintenance including weed management. It is critical to the long-term success of a landscape to eradicate weeds pre- and post- installation of a new landscape.
How do you plan to kill the existing grass and weeds in the renovation area prior to installation?*
How do you plan to manage weeds for the life of your landscape?*
XIP Customer Meeting

XIP Applicants are required to schedule a 25-minute Customer Meeting. Customer Meetings are required to receive project approval. Failure to schedule a Customer Meeting may result in rebate disqualification. Meetings take place virtually over Microsoft Teams. Use the scheduler below to find a time that works for your schedule. You should receive a confirmation email after you schedule your customer meeting.

After scheduling the customer meeting, please make sure to complete the remainder of the XIP application and press submit when you are finished. Scheduling the customer meeting does not submit your application.
XIP Participant Agreements
If you're satisfied with your application, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Submit." You'll receive a copy of your application via email.
Demographic Information Survey (Optional)

The City gathers demographic information to help improve programs, to determine potential barriers to participation and to ensure everyone in our community has access to their local government. Demographic information helps us assess what communities we are effectively reaching and who we may need to work harder to reach on important issues. All questions are optional, and any information gathered will be kept completely anonymous.
Race/Ethnicity: Check all that apply

American Indian/Alaska NativeAfricanAfrican American/BlackAsian/Asian AmericanHispanic/Latinx/Spanish OriginMiddle Eastern/North AfricanNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhiteDecline to specifyPrefer to self identify (please fill in box below)
Race/Ethinicity: Prefer to Self Identify
Age Range

15-19 yrs20-29 yrs30-39 yrs40-49 yrs50-59 yrs60-69 yrs70 yrs or olderDecline to specify
Household Income Range

Less than $10,000$10,000-$14,999$15,000-$24,999$25,000-$34,999$35,000-$49,999$50,000-$74,999$75,000-$99,999$100,000-$149,999$150,000-$199,000$200,000 or moreDecline to specify
Length of Residence in Fort Collins

1-5 yrs6-10 yrs11-15 yrs15-20 yrsMore than 20 yrsDecline to specify
Do you rent or own your residence?

RentOwnDecline to specifyOther
Educational Attainment

Less than high school graduateHigh school graduate or equivalentSome college or associate's degreeBachelor's degree or higherDecline to specify
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Residential XIP Application

XIP Participant Agreements