How to Get the Residential Grass Removal Incentive Rebate
City of Phoenix Water Services · Central Arizona, AZ
What you get
Residential grass removal incentive program for converting turf to low-water desert landscaping. Phoenix also operates a separate non-residential grass removal program for commercial properties and HOAs.
- Residential: $2/sq ft (min 250 sq ft)
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Phoenix Water Services customer
- Property located in: Phoenix
- Must be a City of Phoenix water customer
- Pre-approval required before starting work
- Contact Phoenix Water Services for current program details
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.
Phoenix has recently expanded its residential turf removal incentives.
Full Phoenix guide
Phoenix has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Phoenix water rebates: full guideThe application checklist
How to apply for the Residential Grass Removal Incentive
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Phoenix Water Services before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Phoenix Water Services 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 Phoenix Water Services 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 Residential Grass Removal Incentive 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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