Peoria, AZ Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
City of Peoria Water Services pays Tiered by area and planting density, up to $3,000 at the 2,500 square foot tier to Peoria homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 500 square feet.
The Peoria turf removal rebate
Grass Conversion to Xeriscape Rebate, run by City of Peoria Water Services.
Tiered by area and planting density, up to $3,000 at the 2,500 square foot tier
- At least 500 square feet removed
- Two payment levels, set by whether plant canopy at maturity reaches 25 or 50 per cent
- At least two inches of mulch
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Peoria is the strictest in this set on materials: artificial turf is ineligible and its use disqualifies the whole project.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the City of Peoria Water Services rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Peoria
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 Peoria is the money above: City of Peoria Water Services sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Peoria is the money: City of Peoria Water Services decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peoria, AZ offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. City of Peoria Water Services runs the Grass Conversion to Xeriscape Rebate, paying Tiered by area and planting density, up to $3,000 at the 2,500 square foot tier. You must remove at least 500 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the City of Peoria Water Services rebate page.
How much is the Peoria turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
City of Peoria Water Services pays Tiered by area and planting density, up to $3,000 at the 2,500 square foot tier rather than publishing a per-square-foot rate, so the amount depends on the size band your project falls into rather than scaling with every extra foot removed. Check the current bands on its rebate page before planning the area.