Arizona Water Rebates
Gilbert, Arizona Water Rebates
The Town of Gilbert runs a Residential Grass Removal Rebate that pays $1.50 per square foot of grass removed, up to 1,500 square feet. Residents can receive up to $2,000 plus an additional $1,000 incentive, with the amount tied to how much grass you convert. Non-residential customers, including businesses and HOAs, can receive up to $30,000. The catch most people miss is timing. You have to apply and get approval before you remove any grass, and funds are first-come, first-served.
$1.50 / sq ft, up to $2,000 + $1,000
Grass Removal Rebate
Open the official program siteHow to apply
- Confirm you are a Town of Gilbert water customer
- Apply online and submit before photos of your existing grass before removing anything
- Wait for written approval from Gilbert Water Conservation
- Remove the grass and install low-water-use desert landscaping
- Submit after photos and receipts to receive $1.50 per square foot up to your rebate cap
What you'll need
- Town of Gilbert water account number
- Before photos of the existing grass
- Written approval confirmation
- Plant list or landscape plan
- After photos and itemized receipts
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Avoid these mistakes
- Don't remove your grass before you apply and get written approval. Pre-approval is required and starting early disqualifies the project.
- Don't wait, the program is first-come, first-served and funds run out for the period.
- Don't leave bare ground or skip the desert landscaping. The conversion has to be to low-water-use plants.
Gilbert Water Rebate FAQs
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