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November 12, 2025 |
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Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program Ends March 1, 2026
Tucson, AZ —Tucson Water is encouraging commercial, multifamily, and homeowners association (HOA) customers to take advantage of its Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program before it ends on March 1, 2026.
The program, launched in 2024 with funding from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), offers rebates of $5 per square foot to replace ornamental turfgrass with low-water-use landscaping. The limited-time rebate helps reduce outdoor water use that cannot be recycled, supporting long-term water conservation and lower maintenance costs.
Since its launch, the program has replaced more than 105,000 square feet of turfgrass—about 2.4 acres—saving nearly 4 million gallons of water each year.
Eligible properties can also earn bonus rebates of $100 per new tree and $1 per gallon of rainwater harvesting basin capacity, encouraging shade coverage and sustainable irrigation for desert-adapted landscapes.
For more information about the Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program and other Tucson Water conservation incentives, visit tucsonaz.gov/water/rebate or contact conservation@tucsonaz.gov
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