How to Apply for Glendale, Arizona Water Rebates
City of Glendale pays $1.00/sq ft (max $3,000) for live lawn converted to xeriscape. Min 500 sq ft, no pre-approval — complete the project first, then apply online. Funding is first-come, first-served. Grass converted before Jan 1, 2023 is ineligible.
What You Will Need
- Before photo of the grass
- After photo of the completed xeriscape
- Itemized contractor receipt with company name, date, and line items
- Completed W-9 form (Social Security Number or TIN required)
- Completed, signed W-9 form
Application Steps
- 1
Confirm your address is served by City of Glendale water
Check your water bill to confirm the City of Glendale is your water provider. Addresses in the Loop 303 / West Valley area may be served by EPCOR instead; those customers use the EPCOR xeriscape program, not this one. Your account must be in good standing with no outstanding balance.
- 2
Complete the xeriscape conversion
Remove at least 500 sq ft of live, irrigated grass. Replace it with xeriscape: drought-tolerant plants (at least 75% from the ADWR Phoenix AMA Low Water Use list), at least one drought-tolerant tree, and permeable ground cover. Bare soil does not qualify as a finished state. If you are in an HOA, confirm the new landscape complies with your CC&Rs before starting.
- 3
Gather documentation
Collect everything required for the application: (1) a clear photo of the grass before conversion, (2) a clear photo of the completed xeriscape after installation, (3) an itemized contractor receipt showing company name, date of service, and line-item costs (grass removal, plants, crushed rock, etc.), and (4) a completed W-9 form.
- Before photo of the grass
- After photo of the completed xeriscape
- Itemized contractor receipt with company name, date, and line items
- Completed W-9 form (Social Security Number or TIN required)
- 4
Submit the online application
Use the City of Glendale ArcGIS Survey123 application form. Applications are accepted first-come, first-served. City staff will measure the converted area digitally to determine the exact rebate amount; a field inspection may follow.
Open Glendale application form - 5
Mail your completed W-9 to the Conservation division
Mail the W-9 separately to: City of Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living, ATTN: Joanne Toms, 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302. The W-9 must be received before the rebate check can be issued.
- Completed, signed W-9 form
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Receive your rebate check
A check is mailed to the address on your water account approximately 40 days after a complete application is received. A 1099 tax form will follow in the next tax season if the rebate is reportable income.
Questions? Contact the City of Glendale Conservation division at greenliving@glendaleaz.com or 623-930-3596. Program terms were last verified May 2026 at glendaleaz.gov.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Glendale, Arizona Water Rebates — full guide