New Jersey Rebates
New Jersey Native Landscaping Rebates
New Jersey rebate programs are concentrated in specific watersheds and counties rather than statewide. South Jersey Landscape Makeover covers Pinelands and Atlantic Coastal Plain communities. Raritan Headwaters Association covers North and Central NJ. County Soil Conservation Districts run additional programs across all 21 counties.
Last updated: July 2026 · 6 programs tracked
The quick version
- South Jersey Landscape Makeover: up to $675 for rain gardens with native plants; free Rutgers design consultation included.
- Raritan Headwaters Association: up to 50% cost-share for rain gardens in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties.
- NJ Audubon: free native plant consultations and habitat assessments statewide. No cash rebate, but expert guidance.
Is the New Jersey turf rebate still active in 2026?
Yes. 6 of 6 tracked New Jersey turf-replacement rebate programs are currently active, with payouts up to $675. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hopatcong Watershed Rain Garden RebateLake Hopatcong Commission | $3 per square foot, up to $450 per lot | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Less Lawn, More Native Plants RebateCity of Lambertville | $5/sq ft, up to $700 per property | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Budd Lake Rain Garden RebateMount Olive Township / NJ Highlands Coalition | Up to $675 | Active | Jun 2026 |
| South Jersey Landscape MakeoverPinelands Preservation Alliance & Partners | $4/sq ft, up to $675 | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Rain Garden RebateNorth Jersey Resource Conservation & Development | Up to $500 (materials) | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Raritan Headwaters Rain Garden Cost-ShareRaritan Headwaters Association | Up to $450 | Active | Jun 2026 |
See the vision
From turf to a native front yard.
An illustrative Patch Vision rendering of a turf-to-native front yard. In the app, every plan is generated from a photo of your own yard, for your sun, soil, and HOA strictness.
How to apply for New Jersey 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.
South Jersey / Pinelands
1 program available
South Jersey Landscape Makeover
Pinelands Preservation Alliance & Partners
Rebate for installing a rain garden with native, wet-tolerant plants. Attend Rain Garden 101 webinar, receive free 30-minute design session with Rutgers engineers, then install. Rain gardens filter stormwater and attract pollinators.
Eligibility varies by town; some areas limited to lakeside properties. Funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and William Penn Foundation.
North / Central NJ
1 program available
Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.
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