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 were revised effective January 1, 2026, down from the previous $2 per square foot and $3,000 maximum.
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 guideThe application checklist
How to apply for the Grass Removal Rebate
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Chandler before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Chandler and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send City of Chandler the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Grass Removal Rebate rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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