To encourage landscapes that are appropriate to our desert environment and water conservation.

• $3 per square foot for replacing high-water-use grass with approved low-water plants

• 50% of the approved project area must be replaced with 50% plant allowance from the Xeriscape guide plant list (ex: grass removed 500 sq. ft –  replaced with 250 in plant allowance points)

• Soil between plants must be covered with a minimum of 3 inches of mulch ( bulk organic mulch additional rebate available)

• Spray irrigation must be converted to a drip, bubbler, or hand – watered system.

• Itemized receipts with a zero balance for plant purchase, irrigation equipment, mulch, or a landscape contractor (if used) must be provided at the final inspection.

How to apply:

• Applicant must be a current water authority customer receiving charges for water service; sewer‑only accounts are not eligible.

• Develop a landscape plan

• Draw a simple landscape plan or submit a plan designed by a professional. List each plant (using the scientific name) and rebate allowance points on the landscape plan

• Submit an online application

• Once an application has been submitted, call to schedule your initial inspection (505) 289-3026

• Upon approval of your application, you may begin your project ( you have 6 months to complete your Xeriscape conversion project)

• Schedule your final inspection (505) 289-3026

• Reimburses residential customers for 25% of the cost, up to $100 per year, for tree purchases and tree care.

• Reimburses commercial customers for 25% of the cost, up to $500 per year, for tree purchases and tree care.

• More than 160 trees qualify. To see which trees are approved, check out the water authorities xeriscape guide.

• Professional tree care, pest management and pruning services qualify.

• Mulch and compost qualify as well.

  Treebate requirements:

  • Must apply within 90 days from the date of purchase

  • Itemized receipt to include a zero balance (PAID IN FULL) invoice

  • Applicant must be a current water authority customer receiving charges for water service; sewer‑only accounts are not eligible.

  • Trees must be listed in our Xeriscape guide to qualify

  • Tree removal DOES NOT QUALIFY

  • Must have account number

Residential customers can qualify for 25% or up to $100 for:

• Smart irrigation controllers, Flow sensors and pressure regulators

• Pressure regulating Spray Sprinkler bodies receive $4.00 (no limit)

• High Efficiency rotating sprinkler nozzle receive $2.00 (no limit)

Commercial customers can qualify for 25% or up to $500

• Smart irrigation controllers, Flow sensors and pressure regulators

• Pressure regulating Spray Sprinkler bodies receive $4.00 (no limit)

• High Efficiency rotating sprinkler nozzle receive $2.00 (no limit)

  Irrigation Efficiency rebate requirements:

  • Applicant must be a current water authority customer receiving charges for water service; sewer‑only accounts are not eligible.

  • Must apply within 90 days from the date of purchase

  • Itemized receipt to include a zero balance (PAID IN FULL) invoice

  • Must have account number

    How to Apply:

    Log on to The Water Authority’s online Conservation Rebate Application to create an account. If you already have an account, sign-in to complete the application.

• Rebate credits will be issued to the service installation address within 1-2 billing cycles or up to 90 day.

• Customers are eligible for a rebate credit per fiscal year (July 1st – June 30th)