Glendale, AZ Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Glendale Water Services pays $1.00 per square foot for xeriscape, up to $3,000; artificial grass at $0.25 per square foot, up to $250 to Glendale homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 500 square feet.
The Glendale turf removal rebate
Landscape Conversion Rebate, run by City of Glendale Water Services.
$1.00 per square foot for xeriscape, up to $3,000; artificial grass at $0.25 per square foot, up to $250
- At least 500 square feet removed
- The former grass must have had 70 per cent average coverage under a working irrigation system
- At least 75 per cent of new plants from the ADWR Phoenix AMA low-water-use list
- One application per fiscal year
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Glendale is the clearest case of artificial turf being treated as a lesser outcome: it pays a quarter of the xeriscape rate and caps at $250.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Glendale Water Services rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Glendale
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 Glendale is the money above: City of Glendale Water Services sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Glendale is the money: City of Glendale Water Services decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Glendale, AZ offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Glendale Water Services runs the Landscape Conversion Rebate, paying $1.00 per square foot for xeriscape, up to $3,000; artificial grass at $0.25 per square foot, up to $250. You must remove at least 500 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the City of Glendale Water Services rebate page.
How much is the Glendale turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At City of Glendale Water Services's rate of $1.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $600. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $1,000.