Arizona Water Rebates
Phoenix, Arizona Water Rebates
Phoenix Water Services launched the Residential Grass Removal Incentive Program in October 2024, paying $2 per square foot for homeowners who remove at least 250 square feet of healthy, living grass. The program is funded by a $5 million budget from Arizona's Water Infrastructure Finance Authority and Phoenix Water Services. As of the most recent reporting, 82% of program funds remained available. Applications are approved first-come, first-served. Pre-approval is required - Phoenix Water Services issues a Notice to Proceed (NTP), and homeowners have six months from the NTP date to complete the project (last verified May 2026, phoenix.gov).
$2/sq ft
Phoenix Residential Grass Removal Incentive Program
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- Submit an application with photos and square footage estimate at phoenix.gov. Go to the Phoenix Water Services conservation incentives page and complete the Residential Grass Removal application. Include photographs of the existing grass showing the density and condition, the address, and your estimated square footage. Your application date determines your place in the first-come, first-served queue.
- Receive your Notice to Proceed (NTP) from Phoenix Water Services. After your application is reviewed and approved, Phoenix Water Services will issue a Notice to Proceed. Do not remove any grass before the NTP is issued. Once you receive the NTP, you have six months to complete the project. Contact wsd.incentives@phoenix.gov if you have questions about your application status.
- Remove the grass and install drought-tolerant landscaping. After receiving the NTP, remove the qualifying grass and replace it with drought-tolerant plants, decomposed granite, or approved water-efficient materials. Photograph the project area before and after. Retain receipts for plants, materials, and contractor work. Complete within 6 months of the NTP date.
- Submit completion documentation and receive the $2/sq ft rebate. After completing the project, submit the post-completion documentation to Phoenix Water Services including the after photographs, measured square footage, and receipts. Phoenix will verify the project and process the $2/sq ft rebate payment.
Full application guide for Phoenix: required documents and how to avoid rejection
Phoenix Water Rebate FAQs
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