ABCWUA Desert Friendly Xeriscape Conversion Rebate

Replace irrigated turf with xeriscape plants, mulch and drip/bubbler irrigation after pre-approval by the Water Authority xeriscape inspector.

• Get pre-approval from the xeriscape inspector before removing any turf
• Replace at least 50% of the approved area with plants from the Xeriscape guide plant list (plant allowance points = 50% of area removed)
• At least 3 inches of mulch between plants
• Convert spray irrigation to drip, bubbler or hand watering
• Itemized zero-balance receipts for plants, irrigation, mulch or contractor at final inspection
• No gravel or artificial turf as replacement (per press/aggregator, not on the official page)

Simple hand-drawn or professional landscape plan listing each plant by scientific name and its rebate allowance points; submitted with the online application before approval.

Native plant lists for the area: Albuquerque

1. 1Confirm eligibility
2. 2Develop landscape plan
3. 3Submit online application at rebates.abcwua.org
4. 4Call (505) 289-3026 to schedule initial inspection
5. 5After approval start the project (6 months to complete)
6. 6Call (505) 289-3026 for final inspection and bring receipts

6 months to complete after approval; credit on water bill within 1-2 billing cycles or up to 90 days

6 months after approval

not published

• https://www.abcwua.org/conservation-rebates-xeriscape/ (official page)
• https://www.abcwua.org/conservation-rebates-overview/

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 See something out of date?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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs