Scottsdale Water's residential grass removal rebate pays up to $5,000 for replacing living grass with a low-water landscape. The 2026 residential round reopened on July 9, 2026 with a removal deadline of October 31, 2026, so check the city page for the next season before you plan around it.
Scottsdale rebate at a glance
| Rebate | Up to $5,000. The 2026 rate per square foot is not published on the current page (it was $2.00 in fiscal 2025). |
|---|---|
| Pre-inspection | Required by city ordinance before any removal |
| Current status | The 2026 residential round set a removal deadline of October 31, 2026. The city offers an early notification signup for the next season. |
| HOA and commercial | Up to $40,000 plus a Streetscape Bonus up to $10,000, through April 30, 2027 |
| Paid as | A credit on your water account |
Last checked against the official city page on October 31, 2026. Rebate budgets run out and rules change, so confirm on the Scottsdale Water rebate page before you remove anything.
Who qualifies in Scottsdale
- You are a Scottsdale Water customer.
- A city pre-inspection and an emailed Notice to Proceed come before any removal. Projects already underway or finished are not eligible.
- Past rounds required living grass at 50% density or better and sprinklers removed or converted to drip.
- Past rounds limited artificial turf to 1,000 square feet on the property and required 25% mature plant canopy on areas over 1,000 square feet.
- No plastic sheeting under rock.
Step by step
- Read the current application and requirements on the city page.
- Apply online, or email the application and documents to Water Conservation.
- The city pre-inspects and measures your grass.
- You receive a Notice to Proceed, then remove the grass.
- Upload completion photos and a W-9 for the final inspection.
- The rebate is credited to your water account.
Other Scottsdale water rebates
- Smart (WaterSense) irrigation controller: up to $250 for homes.
- Pool removal: up to $1,500.
- Smart home water monitor: up to $100.
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 Scottsdale on our Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale grass removal rebate?
Up to $5,000 for residential customers. Fiscal 2025 paid $2.00 per square foot; the city has not published the 2026 rate on its current page.
Is the Scottsdale rebate open right now?
The 2026 residential round set an October 31, 2026 removal deadline. Check the Scottsdale Water rebate page or sign up for its early notification list for the next season.
Do I need an inspection before removing grass in Scottsdale?
Yes. Scottsdale requires a pre-inspection and a Notice to Proceed before any grass is removed.
Can my HOA get a rebate?
Yes. HOAs and commercial properties can earn up to $40,000 plus a Streetscape Bonus up to $10,000, with a deadline of April 30, 2027.
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