How to Apply for Albuquerque, New Mexico Water Rebates

Application Steps

1. 1

   Apply online at abcwua.org to start the rebate process

   Submit the xeriscape rebate application at abcwua.org. Include the property address, estimated square footage to convert, and your proposed plant list from the Xeriscaping Guide. Your application date establishes your place in the funding queue.

   • ABCWUA account number
   • Property address
   • Estimated square footage of turf to convert
   • Proposed plant selections from the ABCWUA Xeriscaping Guide

   ABCWUA xeriscape rebate application
2. 2

   Call 505-289-3026 to schedule your pre-project inspection

   After submitting the online application, call the ABCWUA xeriscape inspector line at 505-289-3026 to schedule the pre-project site visit. The inspector will confirm the area, verify turf coverage, and discuss the conversion plan.

3. 3

   Receive your Notice to Proceed — do not start before this

   ABCWUA will issue a written Notice to Proceed after the pre-project inspection. Do not remove any turf or purchase plants until you have this notice in hand. Work started before the Notice to Proceed is issued does not qualify for the rebate.

4. 4

   Complete the xeriscape conversion according to the approved plan

   Remove turf, install drip or bubbler irrigation, plant approved species at the planned spacing, and apply at least 3 inches of mulch between plants. Keep receipts for all materials and photograph the project before and after.

   • Receipts for plants, mulch, drip irrigation parts
   • Before-and-after photographs
5. 5

   Schedule post-project inspection and receive rebate payment

   Contact ABCWUA to schedule the post-installation inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area and verify the plant list, irrigation, and mulch coverage. Rebate payment is calculated at $3 per verified square foot.