Nebraska Rebates
Nebraska Native Landscaping Rebates
Lincoln has the strongest residential rebate programs in Nebraska: Rainscaping ($2,000 max, 50% cost-share) and Waterwise Lawns ($4,000 max, 75% cost-share) for converting lawn to native or water-efficient landscapes. Omaha MUD offers irrigation efficiency rebates. Contact your local NRD for additional programs.
Last updated: May 2026 · 2 programs tracked
The quick version
- Lincoln Rainscaping: up to $2,000 (50% cost-share) for rain gardens, bioswales, and waterwise lawns. Pre-approval required.
- Lincoln Waterwise Lawns: up to $4,000 (75% cost-share) when available — check lincoln.ne.gov/landscape for current status.
- Omaha MUD: $75 rebate for rain sensors and smart irrigation controllers. Must be installed by a licensed contractor.
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How to apply for Nebraska 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.
Lincoln
2 programs available
Rainscaping Lincoln – Sustainable Landscapes Cost Share
City of Lincoln Watershed Management
Cost-share reimbursement for rain gardens, bioswales, waterwise lawns, and pavement removal. Up to 50% of eligible expenses, maximum $2,000. Applicants cover initial costs, then submit receipts after project completion for reimbursement.
Separate Waterwise Lawns and Landscapes program offers 75% cost-share up to $4,000 but may fill quickly. Check lincoln.ne.gov for current program status and deadlines.
Waterwise Lawns and Landscapes Cost Share
City of Lincoln Watershed Management
75% cost-share reimbursement for water-efficient lawn conversions, up to $4,000. Higher rate than the standard Rainscaping program; may fill quickly. Check lincoln.ne.gov for current program status.
Separate from the Rainscaping Lincoln program. Both programs available through lincoln.ne.gov/landscape — apply to both for maximum reimbursement.
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