The turf removal rebates will be awarded to turf removals and to turf removals replaced with artificial turf or desert landscaping as provided in the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) Plant List or the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Phoenix AMA Low Water Use Plant List. This rebate is offered to all residents and commercial businesses who have water serviced by the city of Buckeye.
The city will provide customers with a rebate equal to 50% of their total removal cost, or a max amount based on the rate of $1.75 per square foot, whichever is lower. For example:
- A customer wishing to remove 1,180 square feet of natural turf can receive a rebate up to $1,032.50. If the customer’s cost was $.95 per square foot (less than the model rate), then their total bill would be $1,121 and their rebate would equal $560.5.
- If the same customer removes 1,180 square feet of natural turf and their removal cost is $3,127 (a rate of $2.65 per square foot), then their rebate amount would be for the preset max amount of 50% based on the average rate of $1.75 per square foot, $1,032.50.
All city of Buckeye water service area customers who participate in this turf rebate program would be required to have one-year of water consumption monitoring by water conservation coordinator to compare pre and post conversion water consumption/savings.
- A minimum of 200 square feet of natural grass replaced with xeriscape or artificial/synthetic turf.
- The purchase and install of synthetic turf replacement must fall within the current fiscal year, July - June.
Prior to the start of the project, an appointment would need to be made with the conservation coordinator (Mdgouhs Ali) for measurements, photographs and a completed plan review. Please complete the appointment form here. Once the appointment application has been received, the conservation coordinator will contact you via phone/email to schedule an appointment date and time suitable for both parties. If the conversions are completed without following the proper steps, then you would not be qualified for the turf removal rebate, no exceptions.
Documents Required to Receive Rebate:
Project plan
Quotes (square footage stated)
Photographs (before and after)
Receipt of payment
The cost for the following items will be covered under this rebate program:
- Post Emergent Treatment
- Turf Conversion and Preparation of Areas
- Irrigation Modification
- Delivery/Disposal/Equipment
Customers must provide a detailed receipt for all items that fall under this rebate.
Please contact Water Resources Education and Conservation Coordinator, Mdgouhs Ali, at 623-349-6195 with any additional questions.
