Phoenix, AZ Xeriscaping Guide
Published: June 6, 2026 · Updated:
Phoenix Water Services pays $2.00 per square foot, with no fixed dollar cap to Phoenix homeowners who replace thirsty lawn, on at least 250 square feet.
The Phoenix turf removal rebate
Residential Grass Removal Incentive, run by Phoenix Water Services.
$2.00 per square foot, with no fixed dollar cap
- At least 250 square feet removed
- The grass must be alive and healthy at 75 per cent density or better, so a lawn already dead does not qualify
- Homeowner and Phoenix Water customer
- Notice to Proceed before work starts, roughly three weeks for review, then six months to finish
- No bare soil, pools or water features left in the removal area
Apply and get approval before you remove any grass. This program does not pay retroactively.
Phoenix is the only city in this set with no published cap: projects above 5,000 square feet are approved case by case subject to funding.
Verified 2026-07-28 against the Phoenix Water Services rebate page. Compare turf rebates.
What to plant in Phoenix
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 Phoenix is the money above: Phoenix Water Services sets what your removed lawn is worth.
What is specific to Phoenix is the money: Phoenix Water Services decides what your removed lawn is worth, and those terms are above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Phoenix, AZ offer a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Phoenix Water Services runs the Residential Grass Removal Incentive, paying $2.00 per square foot, with no fixed dollar cap. You must remove at least 250 square feet to qualify. Full conditions are on the Phoenix Water Services rebate page.
How much is the Phoenix turf rebate actually worth on a typical lawn?
At Phoenix Water Services's rate of $2.00 per square foot, removing a 600 square foot lawn returns $1,200. A 1,000 square foot lawn returns $2,000.