How to Get the Xeriscape Rebate

What you get

$3 per square foot for converting turf to desert-friendly xeriscape landscaping. Must install drip irrigation system. Over 600 approved low-to-medium-water plant species available. Six months to complete the project after approval.

• Residential: $3/sq ft

Are you eligible?

• Be a Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) customer
• Property located in: Albuquerque
• Must be an ABCWUA water customer
• Must apply and receive approval before starting work
• Must have existing spray irrigation and grass turf
• At least 50% plant coverage at maturity using approved species
• Three inches of mulch (organic or gravel) required
• Drip irrigation system must be installed
• Schedule initial inspection (allow 3+ weeks)
• Complete project within 6 months of approval

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.