Chandler, Arizona Water Conservation Rebates (2025 Guide)
The City of Chandler pays $1.50 per square foot for single-family residential customers who remove non-synthetic grass and replace it with city-approved low-water landscaping. The maximum rebate is $2,000 per property. As of January 1, 2026, the per-square-foot rate was reduced from $2.00 to $1.50 and the maximum from $3,000 to $2,000 when the City Council extended the program. Rebates are awarded first come, first served from the date a completed application is received.
How to Apply for Chandler Water Rebates
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Download and complete the rebate application
Get the Single-Family Grass Removal Rebate application at chandleraz.gov or by calling 480-782-3580. Fill out the property information, estimated square footage of grass to remove, and proposed replacement materials. Your application date determines your position in the first-come, first-served queue.
Chandler residential rebate pageYou'll need:
- City of Chandler water account number
- Property address and parcel number
- Estimated square footage of grass to remove
- Description of proposed replacement landscaping
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Submit your completed application and wait for approval before starting work
Submit the completed application to Chandler Water Conservation. The rebate is not retroactive — grass removed before your completed application date does not qualify. Wait for written confirmation before purchasing materials or starting removal.
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Complete the grass removal and landscaping installation
Remove all non-synthetic grass from the approved area and install the city-approved replacement landscaping as described in your application. Keep receipts and photographs of the work.
You'll need:
- Receipts for plants, mulch, rock, or other materials
- Before-and-after photographs of the converted area
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Request a post-installation inspection and submit for rebate payment
Contact Chandler Water Resources to schedule the post-installation inspection. After the inspector verifies the completed conversion, the rebate payment will be processed. The rebate is calculated at $1.50 per verified square foot, maximum $2,000.
Contact Chandler Water Conservation at 480-782-3580 before purchasing plants or starting removal. The rebate is first come, first served and funded until available budget is exhausted.
Learn MoreRebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Single-Family Grass Removal | $1.50/sq ft, max $2,000 | Residential |
Chandler pays $1.50 per square foot (max $2,000) to replace non-synthetic grass with approved low-water landscaping. Application must be submitted before starting work — the rebate is not retroactive.
City of Chandler Residential Grass Removal Rebate: $1.50/sq ft, max $2,000
Chandler Water Resources administers this rebate for residential customers who remove non-synthetic grass and install city-approved low-water-use landscaping. The current rate of $1.50 per square foot with a $2,000 maximum was set effective January 1, 2026, following a City Council resolution. The rebate is not retroactive — work completed before a completed application is received does not qualify. Rebates are funded until available funds are exhausted, so earlier applications receive priority.
- Active City of Chandler water account
- Single-family residential property
- Remove non-synthetic grass (not artificial turf)
- Replace with Chandler-approved low-water-use landscaping
- Submit completed application before starting work
- Work must not be completed before application date
What Qualifies as Low-Water-Use Landscaping
Replacement landscaping must meet Chandler Water Resources approval. Qualifying materials include drought-tolerant native and adapted plants on the Chandler approved plant list, decomposed granite, rock, or mulch ground cover between plants. Artificial turf does not qualify as the replacement material. Contact the Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3580 for a copy of the approved plant list before purchasing materials.
- Plants must appear on the Chandler approved low-water-use plant list
- No artificial turf as replacement
- Drip or low-flow irrigation recommended for planted areas
Chandler Water Rebate FAQs
Can I apply after I have already removed my grass?
Does the rebate cover artificial turf installation?
What is the maximum rebate for a single-family home?
Does Chandler have a commercial grass removal rebate?
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