Lawn replacement · Arizona

City of Tempe Grass Removal and Conversion Rebate

Run by City of Tempe Water Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.50 per sq ft of grass converted, up to $2,000 per home per fiscal year
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Tempe single-family residential properties; only future conversions (not completed work).
Where
Single-family Tempe water customers converting grass in future projects.
Status
Open. Page shows current application form; no closure noted.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Convert grass to a low-water desert landscape with at least 30% plant coverage of the removal area.

Requirements

  • Project pre-approval required before starting
  • 30% plant coverage of grass removal area (plant coverage guides provided)
  • Read terms and conditions PDF on the page
  • W-9 required if $600+ total rebates in a calendar year

The plan or design it asks for

Pre-approval application; plant coverage must be calculated using city plant coverage guides. Free consultation available.

Native plant lists for the area: Tempe

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 Tempe's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Optionally schedule free Grass Removal and Conversion consultation ([email protected], 480-350-8351)
  2. 2Read terms and conditions
  3. 3Submit online application and get pre-approval before removing grass
  4. 4Complete project and submit documentation per terms

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.

Enter an area to see an estimate

Timing and deadlines

not published on page

per fiscal year July 1-June 30

Combining it with other programs

Can combine with Desert Plant Rebate (up to $125 total for plants when paired)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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