New York Native Landscaping Rebates
New York offers rebates and discounts across the state: North Hempstead and Peconic Estuary on Long Island, plus Erie County's discounted rain barrel and compost bin sale in the Buffalo area.
Last updated: February 2026 · 4 programs tracked
The quick version
- North Hempstead: up to $350 for native plants and rain gardens.
- Peconic Estuary Partnership: up to $500 for turf removal, rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plantings.
- Erie/Niagara County: discounted rain barrels (75% off in some areas, 50–60% off typical).
- Check program websites for current sale dates and deadlines.
How to apply for New York 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
$500
Max (Peconic Estuary)
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Regions Covered
Feb 2026
Last Verified
Long Island
1 program available
Native Plant Rebate Program
Town of North Hempstead / Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District
Rebate for purchasing native plants to create native plant or rain gardens. Submit application with proposed garden size, plant species list, photos, and basic layout.
Program runs annually. Check website for current year deadline and eligibility.
Long Island (Peconic Watershed)
1 program available
Homeowner Rewards Program
Peconic Estuary Partnership
Rebate for removing turf and pavement and installing green alternatives: rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plantings. Submit application, build project, then submit receipts and photos for reimbursement.
Applications for 2025 were open; check website for current year status.
Buffalo / Western New York
1 program available
Erie/Niagara County Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale
Erie County / Western NY Stormwater Coalition
Discounted 55-gallon rain barrels and compost bins through annual community sale. Some municipalities (Amherst, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Tonawanda, Williamsville, etc.) receive 75% subsidy via NYS Environmental Protection Fund. Other Erie County residents get 50–60% off typical retail.
Compost bins also available. Pickup at ECC North. Check website for current sale dates and municipal subsidy eligibility.
Rebates in Other States
Planning a Native Yard? Pollinator Patch Can Help.
Pollinator Patch helps you pick the right native plants for your region, plan an HOA-conscious layout, and generate the documentation that rebate programs ask for.