Arizona Water Rebates
Queen Creek, Arizona Water Rebates
The Town of Queen Creek Residential Turf Conversion Incentive Program pays $2 per square foot or 75% of total project cost, whichever is less, up to $5,000 per property, to replace grass with low-water landscaping. Two things catch people: you have to convert at least 500 square feet with at least 30% live plant canopy at maturity, and the Town runs both a pre-inspection and a post-inspection before paying. Funding comes from a state grant and is awarded first-come, first-served, so the program runs in rounds and can close when funds run out. Applications are closed as of June 2026: WIFA grant funding has been fully allocated to in-progress projects and the March 1, 2026 completion deadline has passed. The Town anticipates new funding Summer 2026.
$2 / sq ft or 75% of cost, up to $5,000 · Verified June 2026
Residential Turf Conversion Incentive
Open the official program site (opens in new tab)How to apply
- Confirm your property is within Town of Queen Creek municipal boundaries
- Apply on the Town website and schedule a pre-inspection before removing any grass
- Pass the pre-inspection and get written approval
- Convert at least 500 sq ft, reaching 30% live plant canopy at maturity
- Schedule the post-inspection, then receive $2 per sq ft or 75% of cost, up to $5,000
What you'll need
- Proof the property sits within Town of Queen Creek limits
- Before photos and measured square footage of the turf
- Planting plan showing 30% canopy and ADWR Drought-Tolerant Plant List species
- Pre-inspection approval
- Post-inspection sign-off and itemized receipts
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Avoid these mistakes
- Don't remove any grass before the pre-inspection. The Town inspects first, and starting early disqualifies the project.
- Don't fall below the 500 sq ft minimum or the 30% live plant canopy at maturity. Artificial turf does not count toward the canopy requirement.
- Don't wait to apply. Funding is a first-come, first-served state grant, so the round can close once money runs out.
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