Arizona Native Landscaping Rebates

Residential grass removal incentive program for converting turf to low-water desert landscaping. Phoenix also operates a separate non-residential grass removal program for commercial properties and HOAs.

Phoenix has expanded residential incentives recently. Check the city website for current rebate amounts and application windows.

Rebates for converting grass to water-wise landscaping based on measured removal area. Projects over 1,000 sq ft must include Arizona-friendly plants with minimum 25% mature canopy coverage. Artificial turf limited to 1,000 sq ft max per property. Two rebates allowed per program year.

Scottsdale also offers smart irrigation controller rebates, pool/spa removal rebates, and separate programs for multifamily and HOA properties.

Up to $2,100 for removing established grass and replacing with low-water-use desert plants. Minimum 500 sq ft of healthy grass required. Converted areas must have 50% plant canopy coverage at maturity. Tree bonus adds up to $100.

Mesa also offers separate programs for commercial customers and HOAs (up to $50,000 at $2/sq ft with 2,500 sq ft minimum).

$1.50 per square foot for residential grass removal, up to $2,000 maximum. HOA/commercial projects up to $20,000. Minimum 500 sq ft of grass removal required. Must replace with low water-use plants (50% coverage post-conversion).

Rebate amounts revised effective January 1, 2026 (reduced from $2/sq ft and $3,000 max).

Up to $2,000 for residential grass removal plus an additional $1,000 incentive available, with amounts varying by square footage. Non-residential customers (businesses and HOAs) can receive up to $30,000.

Gilbert also offers smart irrigation controller rebates (up to $250 residential, $400 non-residential).

$0.25 per square foot for converting grass to desert landscape, up to $2,000 per home. TreeBate: up to $75 for desert plant purchases. HOA/multi-family projects up to $20,000.

Tempe also offers high-efficiency irrigation upgrade rebates (up to $500) and gray water system rebates (up to $200).

$5 per square foot to replace ornamental turfgrass with low-water landscaping. Bonus rebates: $100 per new tree and $1 per gallon of rainwater harvesting basin capacity. Since 2024 launch, the program has replaced over 105,000 sq ft of turfgrass.

Program ending March 1, 2026. Has saved nearly 4 million gallons of water annually since launch. Check Tucson Water website for any successor programs.