The Town of Gilbert Residential Grass Removal Rebate pays up to $2,000 based on the square footage removed, plus up to $1,000 more through the Desert Plant Bonus. Funding is limited and first come, first served, and you need the Town's approval before you start.
Gilbert rebate at a glance
| Grass removal | Up to $2,000, based on square feet removed |
|---|---|
| Desert Plant Bonus | Up to $1,000 |
| Total possible | Up to $3,000 |
| Pre-approval | Required. Finished projects are not eligible. |
| Status | Limited funding, first come, first served |
| Rate and minimum | Confirm with the Town at (602) 540-9650 or water.conservation@gilbertaz.gov |
Last checked against the official city page on October 31, 2026. Rebate budgets run out and rules change, so confirm on the Town of Gilbert rebate page before you remove anything.
Who qualifies in Gilbert
- Get pre-approval from the Town before removing any grass.
- Projects that are already finished do not qualify.
- All removed grass must be replaced with a low-water landscape.
- The Town lists separate rules for projects under and over 1,000 square feet. Read the tab that fits your yard.
Step by step
- Check eligibility on the Town's program page.
- Apply for pre-approval.
- Remove the grass and install the new landscape once approved.
- Follow the Town's rebate process to submit for payment.
Other Gilbert water rebates
- HOAs and businesses have a separate Non-Residential Grass Removal Rebate.
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 Gilbert on our Gilbert 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 Gilbert grass removal rebate?
Up to $2,000 for grass removal plus up to $1,000 through the Desert Plant Bonus, for up to $3,000 total.
What is the Gilbert Desert Plant Bonus?
An extra payment of up to $1,000 for planting desert plants as part of your conversion. Check the Town page for the current plant rules.
Do I need HOA approval in Gilbert?
Most Gilbert homes are in HOAs, so plan on HOA landscape approval too. We can put together a plant list and layout for your HOA submittal.
Can I apply after I remove my grass?
No. Gilbert requires pre-approval, and completed projects are not eligible.
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