Lawn replacement · Arizona

Town of Gilbert Residential Grass Removal Rebate

Run by Town of Gilbert Water Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $2,000 for grass removed plus up to $1,000 Desert Plant Bonus (max $3,000); varies by sq ft removed
Maximum
$3,000 per household
Who qualifies
Single-family Gilbert water customers with account in good standing; owner or with owner permission; not flood or well water; future projects only; two rebates per property lifetime.
Where
Single-family Gilbert water customers in good standing; not flood or well water.
Status
Open. Limited funds first come first served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Remove at least 200 sq ft of healthy irrigated grass and replace with low-water-use landscape; Desert Plant Bonus for 30%+ plant coverage.

Requirements

  • Pre-approval and site inspection before any removal
  • At least 200 sq ft qualifying grass (50% density, routinely irrigated); minimum waived if all grass removed
  • Entire area landscaped, no bare soil
  • Plants from Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert or ADWR Low-Water-Use list; no water-intensive plants or water features
  • 2 inch minimum mulch, no black plastic
  • No spray irrigation in converted area
  • Artificial turf allowed
  • Bonus: 30% of area covered by low-water plants/trees at maturity
  • HOA CC&Rs apply

The plan or design it asks for

Application with 2-3 current photos and proposed landscape plans

Native plant lists for the area: Gilbert

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 Town of Gilbert's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Submit application with photos and proposed plans
  2. 2Staff schedule site inspection; do not remove grass before it
  3. 3Receive written approval; funds reserved 90 days
  4. 4Submit photos of finished work and receipts within 90 days
  5. 5Bill credit applied on approval

Timing and deadlines

Funds reserved 90 days; credit may take up to two bill cycles

90 days from pre-approval

Combining it with other programs

Smart controller rebate separate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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