How to Get the Landscape Conversion Rebate

What you get

$0.25 per square foot for converting grass to desert landscape, up to $2,000 per home. TreeBate: up to $75 for desert plant purchases. HOA/multi-family projects up to $20,000.

• Residential: Up to $2,000 ($0.50/sq ft)
• Commercial: Up to $20,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Tempe customer
• Property located in: Tempe
• Must be a City of Tempe water customer
• Convert grass to low-water desert landscape

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 Tempe 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.