Water and rebates
Grass rebates in the Valley, city by city.
Some cities pay you to pull out grass. Their rules on turf differ, and some pay only for desert plants. Type your ZIP to see yours.
The water math
Rough figure for Bermuda grass in the Valley, about 35 gallons per square foot a year. Overseeding in winter adds more.
Every city we build in
What each program said in October 2026.
Rules change. Every link goes to the city’s own page.
| City | Turf | What the program said | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Turf can qualify | Up to $2 per sq ft of grass removed, 250 sq ft minimum, approval before work starts. Turf can qualify depending on the design. | City page ↗ |
| Scottsdale | Turf capped | Check the program’s status before you start. Scottsdale’s rules have capped artificial turf at 1,000 sq ft per property. | City page ↗ |
| Mesa | Limited turf | Grass-to-xeriscape rebates from $2,000, 500 sq ft minimum, inspection before work. Turf is allowed only in limited areas. | City page ↗ |
| Gilbert | Ask first | Up to $2,000 for removing grass, plus a bonus for desert plants, inspection before work. Ask the town how turf affects it. | City page ↗ |
| Peoria | Turf doesn’t qualify | Pays for desert plants, not turf. We design around it: turf where the dog plays, desert plants where the rebate pays. | City page ↗ |
| Chandler | Turf alone doesn’t qualify | Pays for removing grass when you plant desert plants in its place. Turf on its own doesn’t qualify. | City page ↗ |
| Tempe | Ask first | Pays for removing grass with approval before work starts. Ask how turf affects it. | City page ↗ |
| Glendale | Small turf rebate | A small rebate for turf beside a bigger one for desert plants. Check the current amounts first. | City page ↗ |
| Paradise Valley | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Queen Creek | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Surprise | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Goodyear | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Avondale | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Cave Creek | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
| Fountain Hills | Ask your water provider | Programs differ by water provider. We’ll check yours when we draw your plan. | Ask your water provider |
How we plan it
Turf where you play. Desert plants where the rebate pays.
In Peoria the city pays for desert plants, not turf. So the Alvarez yard got turf in the middle for the kids and desert plants along the walls for the rebate.
FAQ
Rebate questions.
Who applies for the rebate?
Do I have to wait for approval before you start?
What if my city doesn’t pay for turf?
Are these amounts current?
Next step
See it before we dig.
Send your address and get a plan with a fixed price in 48 hours. Most Valley backyards run $9,000 to $28,000, from about $187 a month.
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