How to Get the Grass-to-Xeriscape Program
City of Mesa · Central Arizona, AZ
What you get
Up to $2,100 for removing established grass and replacing with low-water-use desert plants. Minimum 500 sq ft of healthy grass required. Converted areas must have 50% plant canopy coverage at maturity. Tree bonus adds up to $100.
- Residential: Up to $2,100
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Mesa customer
- Property located in: Mesa
- Must be a City of Mesa water customer
- Pre-approval required before starting work
- Minimum 500 sq ft of healthy grass
- At least 50% plant canopy coverage at maturity
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Mesa also runs a separate program for commercial customers and HOAs, up to $50,000 at $2 per square foot with a 2,500 square foot minimum.
Full Mesa guide
Mesa has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Mesa water rebates: full guideThe application checklist
How to apply for the Grass-to-Xeriscape Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Mesa before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Mesa and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send City of Mesa the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Grass-to-Xeriscape Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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