Glendale's Residential Grass Removal Rebate pays $1.00 per square foot for xeriscape, up to $3,000, on projects of 500 square feet or more. You apply after the work is done, within 24 months of finishing, with before and after photos and an itemized receipt.
Glendale rebate at a glance
| Xeriscape rebate | $1.00 per square foot, up to $3,000 |
|---|---|
| Artificial grass | $0.25 per square foot, up to $250 |
| Minimum | 500 square feet |
| When to apply | After the project, within 24 months of completion |
| Paid as | A check, about 40 days after a complete application |
| Status | First come, first served, subject to funding |
Last checked against the official city page on October 31, 2026. Rebate budgets run out and rules change, so confirm on the City of Glendale rebate page before you remove anything.
Who qualifies in Glendale
- Active Glendale water account.
- Healthy, routinely watered grass with 70% coverage or better, which you can show from the past 24 months.
- At least 75% of new plants from the ADWR Phoenix AMA low water use list.
- No bare soil. Gravel of at least 1/4 inch covers exposed dirt.
- Not eligible: grass on well, flood or reclaimed water, and conversions finished before January 1, 2023.
Step by step
- Take clear before photos of the grass.
- Finish the conversion and keep the itemized receipt.
- Apply online with before and after photos, the receipt and a W-9.
- Staff measure the area and may inspect.
- The city mails a check about 40 days after a complete application.
Other Glendale water rebates
- Smart irrigation controller: up to $250.
- HOAs, multifamily, commercial and schools: $1.00 per square foot up to $10,000 (1,000 sq ft minimum).
How Three Timbers helps with a rebate project
We design and install xeriscapes across the Valley, and design and install work is booking now. The rebate application is yours: the city pays the water customer, not the contractor. Where we help is building a yard that fits the rules.
- We wait for your Notice to Proceed before any grass comes out, so you stay eligible.
- We plan the plant list so mature canopy meets the city's coverage rule, using plants from the ADWR Phoenix AMA low water use list.
- We convert spray zones to drip so new plants get deep, slow water.
- We take before and after photos you can use for your final paperwork.
Want to start with plants only? Order at threetimbersshop.com and add planting at checkout. Delivery is free across the Valley on orders over $150, and we plant the next day.
See what we plant in Glendale on our Glendale xeriscaping page, compare every city on our Valley rebate guide, or price the project with our Phoenix xeriscape cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need pre-approval for the Glendale rebate?
The city page does not mention pre-approval. You apply after finishing, within 24 months. Take good before photos first.
How much does Glendale pay for artificial turf?
$0.25 per square foot, up to $250. Xeriscape pays four times as much, at $1.00 per square foot.
What plants count toward the Glendale rebate?
At least 75% of new plants must be on the ADWR Phoenix AMA low water use list, which includes most desert shrubs, cactus and trees we plant.
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