City of Phoenix
Phoenix's grass removal rebate: $2 per sq ft
Phoenix pays $2 per square foot (250 sq ft minimum). Here's how it works, from the city's official page.
At a glance
- How it pays
- $2 per sq ft
- Minimum
- 250 sq ft
- Maximum
- No fixed cap
- Large projects
- Over 5,000 sq ft reviewed case by case
- Approval first
- Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Review time
- up to 3 weeks
- Time to finish
- 6 months from the NTP date
- Payment
- Check mailed after final approval, typically within 1 to 2 billing cycles.
- Funding
- The city's page does not state current funding status. Applications are reviewed as funds allow; confirm before you start.
How the money is calculated
Example: a 1,200 sq ft lawn
$2,400
$2.00 × 1,200 sq ft
- Warning: Don't remove any grass until Phoenix 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: The grass must be alive and at least 75% healthy.
- Note: Approval review: up to 3 weeks. Finish within 6 months from the NTP date.
How big is your lawn?
Estimated rebate:$2,400
$2.00 × 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 home (landlords may apply for rental properties).
- Required: You are a Phoenix Water Services customer.
- Required: The grass is alive and healthy at 75% density or more (bare soil and weeds under 25%).
What you must not do
Warning: Don't remove any grass until Phoenix approves your project in writing. Removing grass before approval can cost you the whole rebate.
- Do not remove any grass before you receive the Notice to Proceed.
- No water features or pools in the removal area.
- No bare soil after the project.
- Grass cannot be reinstalled while you own the property.
What the new landscape needs
- Describe what will replace the grass; desert landscaping is recommended.
- Plants in the right-of-way must come from the Low-Water-Use/Drought-Tolerant plant list.
- Follow your HOA rules and Maricopa County Rule 310.01.
Documents you'll need
- Aerial image showing the square footage
- Two photos of the grass before removal
- Project description form
- IRS W-9
- Affidavit of Lawful Presence with a copy of your ID
- Rental Properties Form (rentals only)
- After completion: at least two photos and a copy of the NTP
Our studio measures your lawn and prints a prep sheet with the area.
How to apply
Online through the myPHX311 portal only (no mail or email).
Questions
How much does Phoenix pay?
Phoenix pays $2 per square foot (250 sq ft minimum).
When can I remove my grass?
Only after Phoenix approves your project in writing (Notice to Proceed (NTP)). Review time: up to 3 weeks. Grass removed before approval can cost you the whole rebate.
How is the rebate paid?
Check mailed after final approval, typically within 1 to 2 billing cycles.
How do I apply?
Online through the myPHX311 portal only (no mail or email).
Source
Residential Grass Removal Incentive, City of Phoenix (opens in a new tab)
Estimate only. Eligibility and payment are decided by the City of Phoenix. Sonoran Swap is not affiliated with any city.