How to Apply for South Jersey, New Jersey Water Rebates
Free Rutgers rain garden design plus a rebate of $4 per square foot, up to $675. Native plants required. Eligibility is limited to specific Pinelands and Highlands towns and depends on the current funding window, so confirm your town is currently enrolling before you plan.
Application Steps
- 1
Confirm your town is enrolling
This is a grant-funded program tied to specific watershed towns. Check the current eligible area list before you plan, because past windows have expired and new areas can open.
Open the Landscape Makeover signup - 2
Book the free Rutgers design
Sign up for a free consultation with Rutgers University design professionals to plan the rain garden and native plant list.
- 3
Build the rain garden
Install the rain garden to the Rutgers design using native perennials. Keep receipts and take photos.
- 4
Submit for the rebate
Submit your receipts and photos for the rebate of $4 per square foot, up to $675.
Eligibility here is tied to funding windows and specific towns, so the first step is confirming your town currently qualifies before you book the design.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
South Jersey, New Jersey Water Rebates — full guide