How to Apply for Long Island, New York Water Rebates
Up to $500 in reimbursement for rain barrels, native plants, or a rain garden. Applications open May 18, 2026. This is a reimbursement program, so you pay first and recover costs after. Funding is limited, so apply early in the window.
Application Steps
- 1
Apply when the window opens
Applications open May 18, 2026. Apply early at the Long Island Regional Planning Council site, because funding is limited and has run out within weeks in past years.
Open the Garden Rewards program page - 2
Choose an eligible practice and check the plant list
Pick a rain barrel, native plantings, or a rain garden. Native species are required for plantings, so check your choices against the program plant list before you buy.
- 3
Install and keep receipts
Complete the project yourself and save itemized receipts plus photos of the finished work.
- 4
Submit for reimbursement
Send in your receipts and photos to recover up to $500. This is a reimbursement, so you pay first and get paid back after approval.
The program reimburses costs rather than paying upfront, and funding is first-come. Applying early in the window is the single thing that matters most.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Long Island, New York Water Rebates — full guide