Rebate finder · All 50 states
Your city may pay you to plant natives.
Cities and water utilities across the US offer rebates for replacing turf with native plants. Enter your zip code to find programs in your area, or browse by state below.
We use zip codes to see where demand is building and prioritize launches. No account required.
246+
City, utility, and regional programs tracked
50
States covered — every state has at least one program
$50K
Available per household in the largest programs
How it works
How rebate programs work.
Three things to know before you apply. Most rebate programs follow the same basic rhythm.
01
Apply before you remove turf
Most programs require pre-approval. Starting work before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Submit before you cut anything.
02
Document with photos
Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After the work is done, submit after photos from the same angles. Some programs also require a mid-project shot.
03
First-come, first-served
Annual budgets are limited and usually open in fall or early winter. Programs run out of money. The earlier you apply, the better your chances.
Real programs
What rebates look like in practice.
Three programs we currently track. Amounts vary widely by city and utility.
$3,000
Austin, TX
Austin WaterWise Landscaping Rebate
Austin Water pays homeowners to replace turf with native and adapted plants.
Rate: $1.50/sq ft
Requirement: Pre-approval required
$500/yr
San Antonio, TX
SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon
San Antonio Water System issues coupons for native and drought-tolerant plants.
Rate: Coupon-based
Requirement: SAWS customers only
$25,000
Los Angeles, CA
LADWP + MWD Turf Replacement
LADWP combined with Metropolitan Water District for one of the most generous turf programs in the country.
Rate: $5/sq ft
Requirement: Pre-approval, native plant minimums
Browse by state
Rebate programs by state.
Featured state
Texas
The deepest rebate coverage in the country. Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, and major utilities all run native landscaping programs.
Find your Texas program →27
programs tracked
$3K
typical max
$1.50
avg per sq ft
14 days
typical approval
Alabama
2 programs
Alaska
2 programs
Arizona
8 programs
Arkansas
2 programs
California
11 programs
Colorado
10 programs
Connecticut
5 programs
Delaware
2 programs
Florida
18 programs
Georgia
3 programs
Hawaii
2 programs
Idaho
2 programs
Illinois
5 programs
Indiana
4 programs
Iowa
2 programs
Kansas
4 programs
Kentucky
3 programs
Louisiana
6 programs
Maine
2 programs
Maryland
5 programs
Massachusetts
5 programs
Michigan
4 programs
Minnesota
4 programs
Mississippi
2 programs
Missouri
4 programs
Montana
2 programs
Nebraska
5 programs
Nevada
3 programs
New Hampshire
2 programs
New Jersey
5 programs
New Mexico
5 programs
New York
8 programs
North Carolina
5 programs
North Dakota
2 programs
Ohio
5 programs
Oklahoma
5 programs
Oregon
6 programs
Pennsylvania
7 programs
Rhode Island
2 programs
South Carolina
5 programs
South Dakota
2 programs
Tennessee
6 programs
Texas
27 programs
Utah
4 programs
Vermont
1 program
Virginia
5 programs
Washington
5 programs
West Virginia
2 programs
Wisconsin
5 programs
Wyoming
2 programs
FAQ
Rebate questions, answered.
Who pays for these rebates?
How much can I actually get?
Do I have to apply before I plant?
Can I stack multiple rebates?
What if my city isn't listed?
Does Pollinator Patch handle the paperwork?
Program details change throughout the year. Always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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