Nebraska Native Landscaping Rebates
Lincoln's Rainscaping program helps residents install rain gardens, bioswales, and waterwise lawns. Omaha MUD offers irrigation efficiency rebates. Lincoln reimbursement covers 50% of eligible expenses after project completion.
Last updated: February 2026 · 2 programs tracked
The quick version
- Lincoln Rainscaping: up to $2,000 (50% of eligible expenses) for rain gardens, bioswales, waterwise lawns, and pavement removal.
- Omaha MUD: $75 rebate for rain sensors and smart irrigation controllers.
- Lincoln: pre-approval required. Waterwise Lawns may offer 75% cost-share up to $4,000 when available.
- Check lincoln.ne.gov/landscape and mudomaha.com/rebates for current program status.
How to apply for Nebraska 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
$2,000
Max (50% cost-share)
2
Regions Covered
Feb 2026
Last Verified
Lincoln
1 program 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.
Omaha Metro
1 program available
Rain Sensor and Irrigation Rebate
Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD)
$75 rebate for rain shut-off devices and Wi-Fi sprinkler predictive controllers installed by a licensed irrigation company. Reduces overwatering by stopping irrigation when it rains. Must be installed by a licensed contractor.
Focused on irrigation efficiency rather than native landscaping. Complements rain garden and lawn conversion projects by reducing water waste.
Rebates in Other States
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