Lawn replacement · Arizona

City of Chandler Grass to Xeriscape Rebate

Run by City of Chandler Water Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$1.50 per sq ft of grass converted, up to $2,000
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Active Chandler utility account holders and property owners (requirements may be waived at Water Conservation's discretion).
Where
Chandler utility account holders and property owners.
Status
Open. Funds limited, rebates processed until funds run out; no closing date listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Remove at least 500 sq ft of living grass and replace it with low-water-use plants (at least 50% mature coverage) after pre-approval.

Requirements

  • Minimum 500 sq ft of established living grass removed; bare soil does not qualify
  • At least 50% ground coverage with low-water-use plants at full maturity, from the ADWR Phoenix AMA low-water-use plant list
  • Pre-approval (Notice to Proceed) required before removing grass; grass removed earlier does not qualify
  • Landscape must comply with HOA covenants
  • Not eligible: pavers or hardscape, fountains, pools, other water-intensive features, black plastic sheeting, artificial turf
  • Complete the project within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed

The plan or design it asks for

Pre-approval needs at least two photos of existing live grass; the Final Approval application needs a planting list, at least two photos of the finished project and a W-9.

Native plant lists for the area: Chandler

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Chandler's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Read the rebate policy and eligibility questionnaire
  2. 2Submit the Pre-Approval Application with two or more photos of the existing grass before removing anything
  3. 3Water Conservation reviews and pre-inspects; if approved it issues a Notice to Proceed
  4. 4Complete the project within 90 days
  5. 5Submit the Final Approval Application with planting list, finished-project photos and W-9
  6. 6Final inspection; if approved a check is mailed to the address on the W-9

Estimate your rebate

Uses the published rate per square foot of grass converted and the $2,000 cap. The program sets the final amount after its inspection.

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Timing and deadlines

Applications processed within about 10 business days; project must be done within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed.

None listed; 90 days from Notice to Proceed to finish

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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