Find out how much Gilbert Water Conservation will pay you to remove your lawn.
Rate
$1.50/sq ft
Min area
500sq ft
Max rebate
$2k/project
Complete by
90days
Pre-approval required — Residential Grass Removal Rebate Program requires written approval before any work starts. Starting early is an automatic disqualification.
You qualify if all of these apply:
You will be disqualified if any of these apply:
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$1.50/ sq ft
Data verified May 12, 2026. Not affiliated with Gilbert Water Conservation.
Gilbert Water Conservation pays $1.50 per square foot for residential grass removal, capped at $2,000 per project. Pre-approval is required before removing any grass. The rebate is applied as a credit to your Gilbert water account.
The rebate is applied as a credit to your Town of Gilbert water utility account — not a check. Credits appear within two billing cycles after final approval.
No. A pre-approval site inspection by a Gilbert Water Conservation Specialist must happen before any grass is removed. Starting early is an automatic disqualification.
Drought-tolerant desert plants that cover at least 50% of the converted area at maturity. Decomposed granite, gravel, and rock can fill the remaining area. Artificial turf alone does not qualify — living low-water-use plants are required.
90 days from the date of your written project approval. Gilbert Water Conservation will schedule a final site inspection within that window.
Yes — Gilbert offers a separate $250 rebate for installing an approved smart irrigation controller. Contact the Water Conservation office for details.