North Carolina Native Landscaping Rebates
North Carolina's conservation programs focus on stormwater management and water quality. Raleigh offers one of the most generous stormwater rebate programs in the Southeast. Here are all the programs we've found across the Triangle and Charlotte metro.
Last updated: February 2026 · 3 programs tracked
The quick version
- Raleigh Rainwater Rewards covers up to 90% of rain garden and stormwater project costs.
- Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) offers 75% cost-share up to $7,500 for conservation projects.
- Durham's CCAP provides up to 75% reimbursement for rain gardens and native landscaping.
- North Carolina programs focus on stormwater management, but rain gardens with native plants qualify.
- Free technical assessments are available in both Durham and Charlotte areas.
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Programs Tracked
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Cost Coverage (Raleigh)
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Regions Covered
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Last Verified
Triangle
2 programs available
Raleigh Rainwater Rewards
City of Raleigh Stormwater Management
Rebates for stormwater management projects including rain gardens, cisterns, permeable pavement, green roofs, and constructed wetlands. Covers up to 90% of project costs, with some residents qualifying for 100% through the Rainwater Rewards Subsidy Program. Consultation required.
One of the most generous stormwater programs in the Southeast. Focus is on stormwater management rather than turf replacement, but rain gardens with native plants qualify.
Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)
Durham Soil and Water Conservation District
State-funded program providing up to 75% reimbursement for rain gardens, bioretention areas, cisterns, permeable pavement, stormwater wetlands, and streambank stabilization. Free technical assistance available to assess drainage and erosion issues.
State-funded CCAP program. Focuses on stormwater management but rain gardens and native landscaping qualify.
Charlotte Metro
1 program available
Urban Cost Share Program
Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District
75% of allowable costs, up to $7,500, for installing approved Best Management Practices. Eligible projects include rain gardens, critical area planting, grassed waterways, streambank stabilization, and riparian buffers.
Focus is on reducing runoff and erosion. Rain gardens and native plantings qualify. Program covers Charlotte and unincorporated Mecklenburg County.
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