Lawn replacement · New Mexico

City of Rio Rancho Xeriscaping Rebate

Run by City of Rio Rancho Water Conservation Office

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1.00 per sq ft of real grass turf removed, as a water bill credit
Who qualifies
Rio Rancho water customers with at least 250 sq ft of real grass turf; existing low-water-use landscapes not eligible
Where
Rio Rancho water customers with at least 250 sq ft of real grass turf; existing low-water landscapes are not eligible.
Status
Open. Funding limits and end date not stated.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Remove real grass turf and replace with xeriscape landscaping after pre-approval

Requirements

  • Call Water Conservation Office before starting work (pre-approval required)
  • At least 250 sq ft of real grass turf must still be in place at pre-approval
  • Existing low-water-use landscapes not eligible
  • Other terms in the program terms PDF: not reviewed

How to apply

  1. 1Call the Water Conservation Office at 505-896-8715 or 505-896-8737 before beginning work
  2. 2Get pre-approval (turf inspected)
  3. 3Complete the project and follow office instructions for final verification
  4. 4Credit is applied to the water bill

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of real grass turf removed. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

not published for xeriscape; nozzles/controllers up to 90 business days

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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