Lawn replacement · Arizona

City of Peoria Grass Conversion to Xeriscape Rebate

Run by City of Peoria Sustainability and Water Conservation

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Tiered by turf removed: under 500 sq ft $200 (25% canopy) or $500 (50%); 500-999 $400/$1,000; 1,000-1,499 $600/$1,500; 1,500-1,999 $800/$2,000; 2,000-2,499 $1,000/$2,500; over 2,500 $1,200/$3,000
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
Peoria water utility customers only (sewer-only, private water and combined-meter community customers ineligible).
Where
Residential Peoria water utility customers; sewer-only, private water and combined-meter community customers are not eligible.
Status
Open. Limited number each fiscal year, first come first served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Remove irrigated grass and install low-water plants with at least 25% or 50% canopy coverage at maturity, mulched 2 inches deep.

Requirements

  • Conversion area at least 500 sq ft or the entire remaining grass
  • Grass routinely irrigated, average 50%+ coverage
  • Plants from AMWUA or ADWR Phoenix AMA Low Water Use list
  • 25% canopy at maturity (lower tier) or 50% (higher tier); at least 250 sq ft xeriscape
  • Min 2-inch mulch (wood chips, granite, riprap)
  • No artificial turf or water-intensive features in area
  • Purchased and installed within 1 year of application
  • Itemized receipts, before photos
  • Rebate cannot exceed amount paid; taxes and installation not covered
  • HOA rules apply

How to apply

  1. 1Verify you are a Peoria water customer
  2. 2Schedule pre-consultation with city staff (623-773-7861 or [email protected])
  3. 3Photograph grass area before removal
  4. 4Remove grass and install plants; save receipts
  5. 5Submit rebate application with documentation (online or mail)

Timing and deadlines

Credit appears on water account after 1-2 billing cycles

install within 1 year of application

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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