How to Get the Turf Removal Rebate

What you get

Eligible single-family residential water customers receive $2 per square foot of turf removed, up to $2,000, for replacing grass with low-water landscaping (City of Surprise Water Conservation, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft, up to $2,000 (single-family)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Surprise Water Conservation customer
• Property located in: Surprise
• Single-family City of Surprise water customer
• Apply and get approval before removing turf

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. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Surprise Water Conservation 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. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 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.