Chandler's Single Family Grass Removal Rebate pays $1.50 per square foot of grass removed, up to $2,000. The city cut the rate from $2.00 and the cap from $3,000 on January 1, 2026. Funds are limited and processed until they run out.
Chandler rebate at a glance
| Rebate | $1.50 per square foot |
|---|---|
| Maximum | $2,000 |
| Minimum | 500 square feet (the city may waive this) |
| Pre-inspection | Required, followed by a Notice to Proceed |
| Time to finish | 90 days |
| Status | Open while funds last (city page updated September 11, 2026) |
Last checked against the official city page on October 31, 2026. Rebate budgets run out and rules change, so confirm on the City of Chandler rebate page before you remove anything.
Who qualifies in Chandler
- Active Chandler utility account holder and property owner.
- Established living grass. Bare dirt does not qualify.
- At least 50% ground coverage at maturity with low-water plants from the ADWR Phoenix AMA list.
- No artificial turf, pavers, pools, fountains or black plastic in the rebate area.
- Your project must follow your HOA covenants.
Step by step
- Read the program policy on the city page.
- Submit the Pre-Approval Application with at least two photos of the living grass.
- The city pre-inspects and issues a Notice to Proceed.
- Finish the project within 90 days.
- Submit the Final Approval Application with your plant list, two or more photos and a W-9.
- After the final inspection, the city mails a check.
Other Chandler water rebates
- Smart (WaterSense) irrigation controller: 50% of the price, up to $250.
- HOAs, commercial and multifamily properties: 25% of project cost up to $20,000 (5,000 sq ft minimum).
How Three Timbers helps with a rebate project
We design and install xeriscapes across the Valley, and design and install work is booking now. The rebate application is yours: the city pays the water customer, not the contractor. Where we help is building a yard that fits the rules.
- We wait for your Notice to Proceed before any grass comes out, so you stay eligible.
- We plan the plant list so mature canopy meets the city's coverage rule, using plants from the ADWR Phoenix AMA low water use list.
- We convert spray zones to drip so new plants get deep, slow water.
- We take before and after photos you can use for your final paperwork.
Want to start with plants only? Order at threetimbersshop.com and add planting at checkout. Delivery is free across the Valley on orders over $150, and we plant the next day.
See what we plant in Chandler on our Chandler xeriscaping page, compare every city on our Valley rebate guide, or price the project with our Phoenix xeriscape cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Chandler grass removal rebate in 2026?
$1.50 per square foot, up to $2,000. It was $2.00 per square foot and up to $3,000 before January 1, 2026.
Can I use artificial turf with the Chandler rebate?
Not in the rebate area. Chandler excludes artificial turf, pavers, pools and fountains from the converted area.
How many plants do I need for the Chandler rebate?
Enough that low-water plants cover at least 50% of the area once mature. Shrubs like Green Hopseed, Red Bird of Paradise and Texas Sage fill space quickly.
How long do I have to finish?
90 days after your Notice to Proceed.
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