How to Get the Grass Removal Rebate
City of Chandler · Central Arizona, AZ
What you get
$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).
- Residential: Up to $2,000 ($1.50/sq ft)
- Commercial: Up to $20,000
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Chandler customer
- Property located in: Chandler
- Must be a City of Chandler water customer
- Minimum 500 sq ft of grass removal
- At least 50% low water-use plant coverage after conversion
- Artificial turf alone does not qualify
- Non-permeable hardscaping alone does not qualify
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Rebate amounts revised effective January 1, 2026 (reduced from $2/sq ft and $3,000 max).
What applying usually looks like
A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.
- 1
Apply and get written approval first
Submit your application to City of Chandler and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.
- 2
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 3
Submit your claim
After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.
Full Chandler guide
Chandler has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Chandler water rebates: full guideWe compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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