Kansas Native Landscaping Rebates
Johnson County's Contain the Rain program helps Kansas City metro residents install stormwater management features: rain gardens with native plants, rain barrels, cisterns, and native trees. Reimbursement covers up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Last updated: February 2026 · 1 program tracked
The quick version
- Contain the Rain: 50% cost-share for rain gardens, rain barrels, native plants, and trees.
- 16+ Johnson County cities participate: Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, and more.
- Applications typically open in spring; program closed for 2025, reopens spring 2026.
- Each city has its own funding and caps; check city-specific application links.
How to apply for Kansas rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
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Programs Tracked
50%
Cost-share
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Region Covered
Feb 2026
Last Verified
Kansas City Metro
1 program available
Contain the Rain
Johnson County Stormwater Management Program
Cost-share reimbursement for rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, native trees, native plants, native plant swales, floating wetlands, and impervious pavement removal. Up to 50% of installation and material costs.
Program closed for 2025; reopens spring 2026. Cities like Lenexa, Leawood, and Overland Park have separate application links. Unincorporated Johnson County and some cities apply through county portal.
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