Grass Removal & Xeriscape Conversion in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Water's grass removal rebate for multifamily, HOA and commercial properties offers up to $40,000 per property, plus a streetscape bonus of up to $10,000 for removing ornamental grass next to streets and sidewalks, for a total of up to $50,000. Pro Turf designs and builds conversions across Scottsdale to fit the program's rules.
How Scottsdale's grass removal rebate works
Up to $50,000 back for less mowing. Scottsdale makes a strong case for desert landscaping.
Scottsdale reopened its rebates on July 9, 2026, with a deadline of April 30, 2027, first come, first served while funding lasts. Approval comes first: you need all required city approvals, including Planning and Development Services review of the landscape changes, and a Notice to Proceed from Conservation before any grass is removed. A consultation with the Conservation office is required for grass removal rebates.
Recent program terms paid $2 per square foot of grass removed with a 2,000 square foot minimum, required the grass to be at least 50% dense or on a working irrigation system, and asked for drip and remaining sprinklers to be zoned separately. Artificial turf is decided by Planning case by case and can't have sprinkler irrigation, and fountains, pools and high-water-use plants aren't allowed in the converted area. Confirm the current year's details before you budget.
Many Scottsdale properties pair this with irrigation repair in Scottsdale and tree trimming in Scottsdale, so one team handles the whole property.
Official program details
Program rules can change, so confirm current details with the city.
Turf Conversion & Xeriscaping in Scottsdale
- Site walk to decide which turf to convert and which to keep
- Conversion plans with plant palettes, materials and shade trees
- Grass removal and soil preparation
- Spray-to-drip irrigation conversion and smart controllers
- Protecting existing trees that were watered by the lawn
- Measurements and photos that city rebate programs typically ask for
How it works
Walk
We walk the property with you and mark which turf areas to convert and which to keep.
Plan
You get a conversion plan and line-item proposal, plus the measurements a rebate application usually needs.
Convert
Crews remove grass, convert irrigation to drip and install plants, trees and groundcover in phases.
Establish
New plantings roll into your maintenance plan, with watering tuned while they establish.
What working with Pro Turf feels like
A real person answers, 24/7
A live person answers our emergency line day or night, and your team gets our direct cell numbers to call or text anytime.
No surprise invoices
Detailed proposals and transparent pricing, so you always know what you're paying for.
You'll know what we see
Clear, proactive communication. Problems get flagged early, so you're never the last to know.
We show up when we say we will
Consistent scheduling and experienced crews, week after week.
“Pro Turf is always here for all of our site needs. They're just a call away from providing assistance whenever needed.”
Grass Removal & Xeriscape in Scottsdale: common questions
How much can a Scottsdale HOA get for removing grass?
Up to $40,000 per property, plus up to $10,000 for street-adjacent grass, for a total of up to $50,000 in the program that reopened July 9, 2026.
When is the deadline?
The 2026 to 2027 program runs until April 30, 2027, or until funding runs out.
Do we need city approval before removing grass?
Yes. You need the required approvals, including Planning review of the landscape changes, and a Notice to Proceed from Conservation before any grass comes out.
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