Rebates to open on May 5, 2025 for Residential and Commercial Water Customers
Rebates have received extraordinary participation in past program years. Scottsdale Water is excited residents and businesses are converting their high-water use landscapes into Arizona-friendly landscapes. Customers are also using rebates to install WaterSense labeled controllers and other water-saving devices.
Homeowners & Grass Removal
- As the weather warms and Bermuda grass comes out of dormancy, it may be an opportune time to prepare for removal. Make your plans, get your quotes and, if chemical treatment is part of your chosen grass removal process, water your grass so it will begin growing. Herbicides work best on actively growing grass. Leave your grass physically in place, even if it has been chemically sprayed, as the city must measure the existing grass prior to removal. Rebates are based on the measured grass to be removed.
- Do not remove your grass until you receive a written Notice to Proceed from the city. Your application must be submitted on or after May 5, 2025, and after application approval, a Notice to Proceed will be issued. If you are working with a contractor, schedule the removal to start after receiving a Notice to Proceed. It typically takes 4 - 6 weeks, depending on the number of applications submitted, for a Notice to Proceed to be issued.
- For a general reference of the upcoming residential grass removal rebate program requirements and timeframes, you can view the . New program requirements are still being reviewed but are anticipated to be similar to last year's application.
Notices:
- All applications will be reviewed and accepted in the order they are received; inspections only occur after application review.
- If you are working with a contractor, be sure to plan your project in advance, as we cannot expedite the approval process to accommodate contractor schedules. It's the applicant's responsibility to plan accordingly.
- If you are purchasing a device such as a WaterSense labeled Controller or Smart Home Water Monitor, purchase it on or after May 5, 2025, to qualify for a rebate.
If you are completing a rebate project from the previous rebate season, send your name, address and supporting documentation to the Water Conservation Office.
Commercial Rebate Program Closed on March 31, 2026
Commercial rebates will relaunch in the spring/summer. All rebates require a consultation or pre-inspection meeting. Do not start work on your project without contacting the Water Conservation Office. Projects completed without a "Notice to Proceed" may not be eligible for a rebate.
Residential Grass Removal Rebate Closed on Oct. 31, 2025, and other Residential Removal Rebates closed on March 31, 2026
The residential grass removal rebate received extraordinary participation this program year. Scottsdale Water is excited residents are converting grass to an Arizona-friendly landscape. Grass and pool removal and Smart Home Water Monitor rebates will return when the new rebate season launches.
Applied for a rebate before the deadline? All documents uploaded using the secure link in your most recent email correspondence will be reviewed within two business weeks.
Do not begin the removal process before the program reopens and you have received a Notice to Proceed. Per ordinance, all removal rebates require a pre-inspection before removal. Scottsdale Water cannot guarantee rebate requirements, eligibility, or amount for the residential removal rebates until the program relaunches.
How to prepare for qualifying for the next grass removal rebate season
For a general reference of the upcoming residential grass removal rebate program requirements, you can view the previous application and make your plan. New program requirements are still being reviewed but are anticipated to be similar to last year's application.
If you are not doing the landscape conversion work yourself, Conservation recommends receiving more than one bid. Yards must be maintained even if a rebate is planned.
Why Rebates?
Scottsdale Water is committed to a permanent reduction in water usage while also keeping in mind the Scottsdale General Plan 2035 goals on water efficiency. Rebates are evaluated each year for efficacy and performance and are tailored to the highest water uses in the Scottsdale Water service area. By incentivizing efficiency, Scottsdale Water aims to conserve its water supply while also preserving the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
Newest Offerings + WaterSmart
Scottsdale will be offering the Smart Home Water Monitor and the Water Management and Efficiency Technology rebates, designed so customers can be more efficient at monitoring and managing their water use in real or near-real time. This technology is especially helpful in identifying leaks, which waste both water and money and potentially cause costly infrastructure damage to homes, buildings, sidewalks and/or streets.
Did you know Scottsdale Water continues to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology? With AMI, customers can dive deeper into their water use by logging into the WaterSmart portal, available through your Online Utility Account. When available, customers may also be able to set leak alerts and view hourly data. Sign up for WaterSmart and see if hourly use is available in your area.
Important Notice:
Scottsdale Water continuously reviews the water savings performance of each rebate and offered single-family residential toilet rebates from 1992 to 2023. We have found most toilet replacements occur at homes with existing high-efficiency toilets rather than replacing older, less efficient models. Since the residential toilet/urinal rebates were no longer statistically significant in water savings, these two rebates were discontinued. We encourage you to consider applying for other available rebates.
General Overview
- Applying online expedites processing! When applying online or by using a hardcopy, the applicant agrees to all requirements for the rebate(s) they select.
- Rebate funds are limited - the Water Conservation Office will process complete applications on a first-come, first-serve basis until application deadlines or until funds are depleted.
- Rebated products must be purchased on or after the rebate program launches to qualify for a rebate. Products purchased before the launch are not eligible for a rebate.
- Any grass or in-ground pool in the process of being removed or already removed is not eligible for a rebate.
- Use the new application found on this website when applying for a rebate, previous applications are not valid.
Applications
MHC applicants are:
- Business owners or property managers at a commercial property.
- Community managers or HOA board members representing a common area in an HOA, apartment, or condominium complex.
Rebate Amounts + Application Deadlines
| Program | Residential | MHC |
|---|---|---|
| WaterSense - Smart Irrigation Controller | Closed | Closed |
| WaterSense - Showerhead | N/A | Closed |
| WaterSense - Toilet | N/A | Closed |
| WaterSense - Flushometer-Valve Toilet | N/A | Closed |
| WaterSense - Urinal | N/A | Closed |
| Pool Removal | Closed | N/A |
| Grass Removal | Closed - See Notice | Closed |
| Smart Home Water Monitor | Closed | N/A |
| Water Management and Efficiency Technology | N/A | Closed |
Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026
Scottsdale Water Resources
9312 N. 94th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85258Hours
| Monday | 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |