Lawn replacement · Arizona

City of Glendale Residential Landscape Conversion Rebate

Run by City of Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Xeriscape $1.00/sq ft up to $3,000 (existing homes); artificial grass $0.25/sq ft up to $250; new homes xeriscape $0.50/sq ft up to $500
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
Single-family properties in Glendale water service area, account in good standing; owner or tenant with owner written permission. One application per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
Where
Single-family properties in the Glendale water service area with an account in good standing.
Status
Open. First-come, first-served subject to funding; no deadline listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace at least 500 sq ft of irrigated grass with xeriscape (or artificial grass at a lower rate), including at least one drought-tolerant tree.

Requirements

  • Remove at least 500 sq ft of grass (existing homes); grass routinely irrigated with 70%+ coverage
  • Proof live grass present in past 24 months
  • Complete within 24 months of application (12 months for new homes; new homes need 1,000 sq ft installed by homeowner, builder packages ineligible)
  • Bare soil ineligible; rock/gravel ground cover at least 1/4 inch
  • Impermeable surfaces do not count
  • Plant at least one drought-tolerant tree
  • 75%+ of new plants on ADWR Phoenix AMA Low Water Use/Drought-Tolerant list
  • No wells, flood or reclaimed-water grass
  • Work before Jan 1, 2023 ineligible
  • Max two rebates per property
  • Rebate cannot exceed pre-tax cost
  • Follow HOA CC&Rs

How to apply

  1. 1Complete online application at tinyurl.com/water-rebates
  2. 2Upload before and after photos and itemized receipt (vendor, date, cost)
  3. 3Submit completed W-9 by mail to City of Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living, 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302 (name/address must match water account)
  4. 4City may inspect after installation

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of landscape converted to xeriscape (existing homes) and the $3,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Check mailed to water account about 40 days after complete application

none listed

Combining it with other programs

Glendale irrigation technology and pool removal rebates are separate programs

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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