How to Get the Turf Removal & Xeriscape Rebate
Scottsdale Water · Central Arizona, AZ
This program is currently paused. Many rebate programs reopen each season or fiscal year. Check the official page below for the latest status before you plan a project.
What you get
Rebates for converting grass to water-wise landscaping based on measured removal area. Projects over 1,000 sq ft must include Arizona-friendly plants with minimum 25% mature canopy coverage. Artificial turf limited to 1,000 sq ft max per property. Two rebates allowed per program year.
- Residential: Up to $5,000 (closed Oct 31, 2025; relaunch expected in the 2026 rebate season)
Are you eligible?
- Be a Scottsdale Water customer
- Property located in: Scottsdale
- Must be a Scottsdale Water customer
- Projects over 1,000 sq ft require living Arizona-friendly plants
- In-ground sprinklers must be removed or converted to drip
- Maximum two rebates per program year
- Funds available first-come, first-served
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.
Residential Grass Removal Rebate closed Oct 31, 2025 after extraordinary participation; other residential removal rebates closed Mar 31, 2026. Scottsdale Water says removal rebates will return when the new rebate season launches and offers an early-notification sign-up. All removal rebates require a pre-inspection and Notice to Proceed before removal; grass already removed or in the process of being removed is ineligible (Scottsdale residential rebates page, last verified June 2026).
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 Scottsdale Water 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 Scottsdale guide
Scottsdale has a complete rebate guide with every local program, qualifying plants, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Scottsdale 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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