City of Chandler
Chandler's grass removal rebate: $1.50 per sq ft, up to $2,000
Chandler pays $1.50 per square foot, up to $2,000 (500 sq ft minimum). Here's how it works, from the city's official page.
At a glance
- How it pays
- $1.50 per sq ft, up to $2,000
- Minimum
- 500 sq ft
- Maximum
- $2,000
- Rounding
- Paid in 10 sq ft increments, rounded up
- Approval first
- Notice to Proceed (NtP)
- Review time
- Staff verify the measurement, which may include an on-site inspection
- Time to finish
- 90 days after the NtP unless the Water Conservation Office approves otherwise
- Payment
- Credit to your utility account after final inspection.
- Funding
- Rebates are first come, first served and depend on available funds. Confirm with the Water Conservation Office before you start.
How the money is calculated
Example: a 1,200 sq ft lawn
$1,800
$1.50 × 1,200 sq ft
Chandler pays $1.50 per square foot in 10 sq ft steps, rounded up: a 501 sq ft lawn pays $765 ($1.50 × 510 sq ft (501 rounded up to 10 sq ft increments)).
- Warning: Don't remove any grass until Chandler approves your project in writing. Grass removed early can cost you the whole rebate.
- Note: Funding is first-come, first-served. Confirm availability with the city before you start.
- Note: Approval review: Staff verify the measurement, which may include an on-site inspection. Finish within 90 days after the NtP unless the Water Conservation Office approves otherwise.
How big is your lawn?
Estimated rebate:$1,800
$1.50 × 1,200 sq ft
Water saved: ≈ 27,600 gallons a year (estimate).
That's about 690 full bathtubs a year.
Who qualifies
- Required: You own the property and have an active Chandler water utility account.
- Required: The grass is living and regularly irrigated.
- Not eligible: Flood-irrigated areas and new construction are not eligible.
- Not eligible: Work completed before January 1, 2026 is not eligible.
What you must not do
Warning: Don't remove any grass until Chandler approves your project in writing. Removing grass before approval can cost you the whole rebate.
- Do not remove or overseed grass before the review is complete.
- No artificial turf, black plastic sheeting, fountains or pools in the rebate area.
- No bare soil in conversion areas.
What the new landscape needs
- Plants from the Phoenix AMA Low-Water-Use/Drought-Tolerant Plant List, purchased from a nursery.
- At least 50% canopy coverage of the landscapable area.
- At least 50% of the total landscapable area must be non-grass after conversion.
- Granite top dressing at least 2 inches deep.
- Follow your HOA rules.
Documents you'll need
- Pre-Grass-Removal Notice to Proceed Application with at least two before photos
- After completion: Grass Removal Application with at least two photos of the finished landscape
- Selected Plant List
- W-9 if required
Our studio measures your lawn and prints a prep sheet with the area.
How to apply
Submit the Pre-Grass-Removal NtP application; questions: conserve@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-3580.
Questions
How much does Chandler pay?
Chandler pays $1.50 per square foot, up to $2,000 (500 sq ft minimum).
When can I remove my grass?
Only after Chandler approves your project in writing (Notice to Proceed (NtP)). Review time: Staff verify the measurement, which may include an on-site inspection. Grass removed before approval can cost you the whole rebate.
How is the rebate paid?
Credit to your utility account after final inspection.
How do I apply?
Submit the Pre-Grass-Removal NtP application; questions: conserve@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-3580.
Source
Residential Grass Removal Rebate, City of Chandler (opens in a new tab)
Estimate only. Eligibility and payment are decided by the City of Chandler. Sonoran Swap is not affiliated with any city.