Kansas Rebates
Kansas Native Landscaping Rebates
Kansas rebate programs vary by city and region. Johnson County's Contain the Rain offers 50% cost-share for rain gardens and native plants across 16+ cities in the Kansas City metro. Wichita Water runs seasonal conservation rebates for residential customers. Wyandotte County residents on the KCKS side can check MARC for current green infrastructure cost-share.
Last updated: July 2026 · 13 programs tracked
The quick version
- Contain the Rain (Johnson County): 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.
- Wichita Water offers seasonal conservation rebates for xeriscape and irrigation; check wichitaks.gov/water for the current season.
Is the Kansas turf rebate still active in 2026?
Yes. 13 of 13 tracked Kansas turf-replacement rebate programs are currently active, with payouts up to 50%. Details below were last verified July 2026. Confirm the current amount and deadline with each provider before you apply, since program funding can change mid-year.
| Program | Max rebate | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contain the RainJohnson County Stormwater Management Program | 50% (caps vary by city) | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Leawood | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden, stream buffer, or bioswale, $150 per native tree (limit 2), $75 per rain barrel (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Stormwater Cost Share ProgramCity of Lenexa | 75% reimbursement, total project maximum $1,500 ($225 per native tree, $110 per rain barrel) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Merriam | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden, up to $1,000 for native/pollinator plantings, $150 per native tree (limit 2), $75 per rain barrel, $50 bee hotel (100% match, not a beehive) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Mission | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden/native planting, native stream buffer, cistern, or permeable pavement, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Olathe | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden, bioswale, or native plant stream buffer, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $75 for a compost bin | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Overland Park | 50% of cost; up to $500 for a rain or pollinator garden, $1,000 for an engineered rain garden, $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Prairie Village | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden or pervious pavement, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Roeland Park | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain/pollinator garden, native buffer/swale, or permeable pavement, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Shawnee | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden, native planting swale/buffer, cistern, or permeable pavement, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Westwood | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain/pollinator garden, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Wichita Water Conservation ProgramsCity of Wichita Water & Irrigation Division | Up to $100 (drought-tolerant trees/shrubs) | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Stormwater (STF) Cost-Share ProgramUnified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas | 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden or native plant swale, $75 per native tree (limit 2), $75 per rain barrel (limit 2) | Active | Jul 2026 |
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How to apply for Kansas rebates
- 1.Apply for pre-approval before you start. Starting work first is the most common reason applications get denied.
- 2.Take before photos of the area you plan to convert, then matching after photos from the same angles once the work is done.
- 3.Apply early in the fiscal year. Many programs are first-come, first-served. Each program below links to the provider for current rules. See our step-by-step lawn replacement guide.
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.
Wichita
1 program available
Wichita Water Conservation Programs
City of Wichita Water & Irrigation Division
Wichita Water & Irrigation Division offers water conservation programs for residential customers including rebates for irrigation efficiency, WaterSense fixtures, and native/xeriscape landscaping. The city periodically runs rebate campaigns for lawn conversion to drought-tolerant plants and smart irrigation. Check wichita.gov/507/Water-Conservation-Rebate-Program for the current season's active programs and rebate amounts.
Wichita Water has offered rebates for rain barrels, smart irrigation controllers, and xeriscape conversions in past seasons. Program availability and amounts vary by year. Kansas State University Research and Extension also offers free xeriscape design consultations in the Wichita area: ksre.k-state.edu.
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