Mesa, Arizona Water Rebates

Common steps for every program in this guide

1. Use the Mesa xeriscape qualifier tool to confirm eligibility. Visit apps.mesaaz.gov/xeriscape and answer the eligibility questions. The tool confirms whether your address is a Mesa Water customer, estimates your incentive based on planned square footage, and walks through the qualifying requirements.
2. Submit the incentive application at mesaaz.gov before starting work. Apply online at the City of Mesa Residential Grass-to-Xeriscape program page. Include the planned square footage, your Mesa Water account number, and your tree selections if applicable. Your application date determines your place in the funding queue.
3. Complete the grass removal and xeriscape installation. Remove qualifying turf and install drought-tolerant plants at planned spacing. At least 50% of the converted area must be covered by plants at maturity. Photograph the work before and after and keep all receipts.
4. Schedule a post-conversion inspection with Mesa Water. Contact Mesa Water Conservation to schedule the verification inspection. The inspector will measure the converted area, verify plant coverage and species, and confirm any qualifying trees for the tree bonus.
5. Receive your incentive payment. After the post-conversion inspection is approved, Mesa will process the incentive: $750 (500–999 sq ft), $1,000 (1,000+ sq ft), plus the tree bonus amount. Payments are issued per the program schedule.

Full application guide for Mesa: required documents and how to avoid rejection