Maryland Native Landscaping Rebates

$5 per square foot for conservation landscaping (replacing lawn/invasive plants with native plants). $6/sq ft with 3 inches of ponding (250 sq ft minimum). Also covers rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavement, and pavement removal. Max $7,500 residential, $20,000 commercial.

One of the most generous conservation landscaping programs on the East Coast. Project manuals, planting guides, plant calculators, and contractor lists available on the county website.

Rebates for installing rain gardens planted with native species to capture and filter stormwater runoff. Part of the broader RainScapes Rewards program. Can be combined with other RainScapes practices up to the property maximum.

Can be combined with conservation landscaping rebate. Montgomery County provides design assistance and contractor referrals.

Prince George's County RainScapes provides rebates for conservation landscaping (replacing turf or invasive plants with native species), rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, green roofs, and permeable pavement. Rates and maximums vary by practice and year. Pre-approval required before installation.

Sibling program to Montgomery County's RainScapes Rewards. Both use similar eligibility criteria. Verify current rates and available funding at pgcenvironment.com before planning.

Baltimore City and Baltimore County have offered stormwater management programs and rain barrel subsidies in past years. Baltimore City Department of Public Works manages stormwater credits for green infrastructure installations. Baltimore County Office of Sustainability provides resources for native landscaping and stormwater management. Contact both for current residential rebate or incentive availability.

Chesapeake Bay Trust (cbtrust.org) funds watershed restoration grants for organizations and schools; not direct homeowner grants. Howard County: contact Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability. Anne Arundel County: contact Anne Arundel County Office of Environmental Policy.