Gilbert, AZ Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Town of Gilbert Water Conservation pays Up to $2,000, plus up to $1,000 additional incentive, so $3,000 in total to Gilbert homeowners who replace thirsty lawn.
The Gilbert turf removal rebate
Residential Grass Removal Rebate, run by Town of Gilbert Water Conservation.
Up to $2,000, plus up to $1,000 additional incentive, so $3,000 in total
- Qualifying residential Gilbert water customers
- Removed grass replaced with low-water-use landscape
- First come, first served while funding lasts
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Gilbert pays by project size rather than publishing a per-square-foot rate, so the amount is banded rather than calculated per foot.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Town of Gilbert Water Conservation rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Gilbert
The planting palette for zone 9b is shared across Arizona and is set out once, with the genera native to the state, on the Arizona xeriscaping guide. What is specific to Gilbert is the money above: Town of Gilbert Water Conservation sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Gilbert is the money: Town of Gilbert Water Conservation decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gilbert, AZ offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Town of Gilbert Water Conservation runs the Residential Grass Removal Rebate, paying Up to $2,000, plus up to $1,000 additional incentive, so $3,000 in total. Full conditions are on the Town of Gilbert Water Conservation rebate page.
How much is the Gilbert turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
Town of Gilbert Water Conservation pays Up to $2,000, plus up to $1,000 additional incentive, so $3,000 in total rather than publishing a per-square-foot rate, so the amount depends on the size band your project falls into rather than scaling with every extra foot removed. Check the current bands on its rebate page before planning the area.