Buckeye, AZ Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Buckeye Water Resources pays 50 per cent of the removal cost, or the value of the area at $1.75 per square foot, whichever is lower to Buckeye homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 200 square feet.
The Buckeye turf removal rebate
Residential Turf Removal Rebate Program, run by City of Buckeye Water Resources.
50 per cent of the removal cost, or the value of the area at $1.75 per square foot, whichever is lower
- At least 200 square feet of natural grass removed, the lowest threshold of any Arizona program in this set
- Replacement may be xeriscape or artificial turf, which most Phoenix-area programs do not allow
- One year of water-consumption monitoring by the city conservation coordinator after the work
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Buckeye and Glendale are the two cities here that accept artificial turf as a replacement. Peoria explicitly disqualifies it.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Buckeye Water Resources rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Buckeye
The planting palette for zone 9b is shared across Arizona and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Arizona xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Buckeye is the money above: City of Buckeye Water Resources sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Buckeye is the money: City of Buckeye Water Resources decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Buckeye, AZ offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Buckeye Water Resources runs the Residential Turf Removal Rebate Program, paying 50 per cent of the removal cost, or the value of the area at $1.75 per square foot, whichever is lower. You must remove at least 200 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the City of Buckeye Water Resources rebate page.
How much is the Buckeye turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At City of Buckeye Water Resources's rate of $1.75 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,050. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $1,750.