New York Rebates
New York Native Landscaping Rebates
New York's strongest native landscaping incentives are on Long Island. The Long Island Garden Rewards Program covers most Nassau and Suffolk homeowners. North Hempstead and the Peconic Estuary Partnership offer additional rebates, and Suffolk County Water Authority provides a rain barrel bill credit.
Last updated: July 2026 · 5 programs tracked
The quick version
- Long Island Garden Rewards: up to $500 for most Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners, the broadest LI program.
- North Hempstead: up to $350 for native plants and rain gardens (residents only).
- Peconic Estuary Partnership: up to $500 for turf removal, rain barrels, and native plantings (East End watershed).
Is the New York turf rebate still active in 2026?
Yes. 5 of 5 tracked New York turf-replacement rebate programs are currently active, with payouts up to $500. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner Native Plant Garden GrantHabitat Gardening in Central New York (HGCNY), a Wild Ones chapter | Up to $200 reimbursement for native plants purchased from the HGCNY Native Plant Shopping Guide | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Stormwater Property Owner GrantsLake George Association (Lake Impact Fund) | Up to $10,000 (reimbursement) | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Long Island Garden Rewards ProgramLong Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC) | Up to $500 | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Native Plant Rebate ProgramTown of North Hempstead / Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District | Up to $350 | Active | Jun 2026 |
| Homeowner Rewards ProgramPeconic Estuary Partnership | Up to $500 | Active | Jun 2026 |
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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 York 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.
Long Island (Nassau / Suffolk)
1 program available
Long Island Garden Rewards Program
Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC)
Rebate for installing rain barrels, native plantings, and rain gardens. Covers most Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners - significantly broader than the town-specific programs. The 2025 program closed by late May due to high demand. Expected to reopen spring 2026; apply early once it opens.
Broadest Long Island native plant rebate - covers Nassau and Suffolk. High demand means funding runs out fast. Check site at start of spring.
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.
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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