How to Get the Turf Removal Rebate

What you get

The City rebates 50% of total turf-removal cost or $1.75 per square foot, whichever is lower, for replacing natural grass with low-water landscaping. Minimum 500 sq ft converted. Up to $10,000 in rebates is available program-wide per fiscal year, first-come, first-served (City of Buckeye Water Resources, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 50% of cost or $1.75/sq ft, whichever is lower (min 500 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Buckeye Water Resources customer
• Property located in: Buckeye
• City of Buckeye water customer
• Minimum 500 sq ft of turf removed
• Apply and get approval before starting

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 City of Buckeye Water Resources 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.