A low-water-use desert landscape conversion can reduce the water use of your landscape by 50% or more. Desert-adapted plants have acclimated to soil and weather conditions in the desert, and they use less water and are easier to maintain.

This rebate provides $0.50 per square foot of grass converted to a low-water-use desert landscape, up to $2,000 per home, per fiscal year. Only future grass removal conversions will be considered for the rebate. Please read the terms and conditions in the next section below.

Schedule a free Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate Consultation to discuss your project with a water conservation specialist. Specialists will provide information such as best practices to remove grass, how to use plant and landscape watering guides, and review the terms and conditions of the rebate.

Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate Terms & Conditions

Each project must adhere to the rebate terms and conditions. Project pre-approval is required prior to proceeding with the project. Read the terms and conditions for this rebate for single family residences:

Single Family Residential Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate terms and conditions

How to Calculate Plant Coverage

The Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate provides a rebate for residential properties that meet 30% plant coverage of the grass removal area. Below are a few examples on how to calculate plant coverage for specific square footages of grass being removed. These calculations will vary by project. If you need further assistance, please schedule a Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate Consultation.

Submit a Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate Application

Prior to submitting an application for the Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate, please read the terms and conditions of the rebate and the information provided in the sections above.

Grass Removal & Conversion Examples

The following are examples of landscape conversion projects from Tempe customers who received a Grass Removal & Conversion Rebate.

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Landscape Design Resources

• Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert

• Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style

• Landscape Watering by the Numbers

• Good Reasons to Take Out Your Grass

• Removing grass? Know the Basics Before You Start

• It's the perfect time...to kill your lawn! 

• City of Peoria's Artificial Turf FAQs

Visit the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

Visit the Tempe Xeriscape Demonstration Garden for plant selection inspiration. This is optional but highly recommended.

Want to make sure your new landscape achieves all of your goals for a beautiful and functional landscape? Follow the Seven Principles of Xeriscape.

Questions?

For questions or inquiries, contact Tempe Water Conservation at conservation@tempe.gov or 480-350-8351.