Water Conservation rebates are a financial incentive, where the cost is partially offset by the city of Glendale for its water customers. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage community water conservation efforts and water-efficiency upgrades that are proven to save water. Full program eligibility and requirements and the online application are available at www.glendaleaz.com/rebates.

Landscape Conversion

This rebate is for single-family residential, multi-family, HOA, commercial and school properties that are removing water-thirsty grass and replacing it with xeriscape (i.e., low-water use landscapes) and/or artificial grass.

New Home – Xeriscape Installation:

• Up to $500 for Xeriscape ($0.50 per sq. ft.)
• Up to $250 for artificial grass ($0.25 per sq. ft.)

  Existing Home – Xeriscape Conversion

• Up to $3,000 for Xeriscape ($1 per sq. ft.)
• Up to $250 for artificial grass ($0.25 per sq. ft.)

  Non-Residential Properties (new construction is ineligible):

• Up to $10,000 for Xeriscape ($1 per sq. ft.)
• Up to $250 for artificial turf ($0.25 per sq. ft.)

   

  WaterSense Toilet

  Single-family residential properties replacing older, inefficient tank toilets with new water-efficient Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense labeled toilets are eligible to receive a rebate of up to $100.

  Multi-family, HOA, commercial and school properties replacing older, inefficient tank and/or flushometer valve toilets with new WaterSense-labeled toilets can receive up to $100 per tank toilet and $250 per flushometer valve toilet. The total rebate amount may not exceed $10,000 per property, per fiscal year. 

  A complete list of eligible WaterSense products can be found on the EPA WaterSense Product Search.

   

  Landscape Irrigation Technology

  This rebate offers a cost-share for water-efficient landscape irrigation technology at single-family residential properties.  

  The maximum rebate amount is $750 for a combination of the following water-efficient irrigation technologies:

• Up to $250 for WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers
• Up to $500 of the following:
  • High-efficiency nozzles (up to $5 each)
  • WaterSense-labeled sprinkler spray bodies (up to $10 each)
  • Rain sensor (up to $50)
  • Flow Sensor with leak detection (up to $100 each)

Pool/Spa Removal

Single-family residential properties can receive up to $800 ($400 base and $1 per sq. ft.) for the removal of an in-ground swimming pool and/or spa. The area can be replaced with decomposed granite, pavers, building structures, Xeriscape, or artificial grass. However, the rebate will only apply to the removal of the pool or spa, not to the installation of Xeriscape or artificial grass. The area cannot be replaced with other water-intensive features or grass.

ENERGYSTAR Clothes Washer

Single-family residential properties replacing their older, inefficient clothes washer with an energy and water-efficient Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR clothes washer can receive a rebate of up to $200.

A complete list of eligible ENERGY STAR products can be found on the ENERGY STAR Product Finder.

Water-Efficient Cooling Tower Technology

Commercial and school properties can apply for a rebate of up to $1,000 for the installation of water-efficient technology at existing cooling towers. The cooling tower technology covers technology costs and water monitoring software start-up costs (installation, wiring & other parts, subscription costs, tax, shipping, etc. are excluded).

Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the date and time the completed application is received. The applicant must be the owner of the property or have written permission from the owner, and a city of Glendale water utility customer in good standing (i.e., no outstanding debt owed to the city). All rebates are subject to the availability of funding. For full program information visit www.glendaleaz.com/rebates.