North Carolina Native Landscaping Rebates

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. Some landowners also qualify for the Impaired Stream Improvement Program (ISIP), which covers 100% of costs - ask staff when you schedule your site visit.

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.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Alamance Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Alamance Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

County page listing is thin (links out to the statewide CCAP program); the 75% rate is cited to the statewide NCDA CCAP page.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Brunswick County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Brunswick County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Buncombe County SWCD, which provides local administrative and technical support. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens (sized at least 30% of the recommended design), with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Buncombe County SWCD; reimbursement rate and rain-garden eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified June 2026).

The 75% rate and rain-garden eligibility are stated on the statewide NCDA CCAP page (uniform statewide terms); the Buncombe county page confirms local CCAP administration.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Cabarrus County Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Cabarrus County Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate and eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The 75% rate is the statewide NCDA CCAP term; the county page confirms local CCAP administration.

Reimbursement of up to $5,000 to property owners who install eligible Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) devices and maintain them for at least 5 years. Eligible types include rain gardens, rain barrels, vegetated bioswales, impervious surface removal, riparian buffer restoration, and disconnected downspouts (rain barrels and disconnected downspouts qualify only when combined with another measure); permeable pavers are not eligible. Properties with an existing Stormwater Control Measure (SCM), or in a subdivision with an SCM, may not be eligible (Town of Cary Stormwater, carync.gov GSI page; last verified June 2026).

Apply via the GSI Interest Form. Rain barrels and disconnected downspouts only qualify in combination with another measure; permeable pavers excluded.

Reimburses 75% of approved best-management-practice costs (homeowner pays 25%) for backyard rain gardens, critical-area native planting, cisterns, and riparian buffers. The statewide NC CCAP delivered through the Wake County SWCD; single-family rain gardens carry a 5-year maintenance term. Distinct from the Durham County CCAP already in the directory (Wake County SWCD; last verified June 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Catawba County Soil & Water Conservation District, whose own page names rain gardens and bio-retention areas as eligible BMPs. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Catawba County Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The county's own page explicitly names cisterns, rain gardens, and bio-retention areas as CCAP-eligible BMPs for residential properties.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Craven County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Craven County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Davidson County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Davidson County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

Reimburses 75% of approved best-management-practice costs, up to a $50,000 maximum, for backyard rain gardens and critical-area native planting. The statewide NC CCAP delivered through the Forsyth County SWCD (Forsyth County SWCD; last verified June 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Gaston County Soil & Water Conservation District, which runs a dedicated CCAP page with its own FAQ. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Gaston County Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate and eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

Gaston runs a dedicated CCAP FAQ page; the 75% rate is the statewide NCDA CCAP term.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Guilford SWCD, which provides local administration and technical support. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Guilford SWCD; reimbursement rate and rain-garden eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified June 2026).

The 75% rate and rain-garden eligibility are stated on the statewide NCDA CCAP page (uniform statewide terms); the Guilford county page confirms local CCAP administration.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District, which explicitly states local CCAP delivery with a 75% typical cost-share rate. Focused on water-quality BMPs including backyard rain gardens. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District; last verified July 2026).

Henderson County's own page states the 75% figure directly (not just a statewide reference), the strongest sourcing tier among this batch's CCAP additions.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Johnston County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Johnston County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Urban Cost Share Program is an incentive-based program that reimburses 75% of allowable costs, up to $7,500, for approved best-management practices including rain gardens, critical-area planting, and grassed waterways. Full BMP menu (including rain gardens) is open to residents of the City of Charlotte and unincorporated Mecklenburg County. Since 2016, residents of the other six municipalities (Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson) are eligible only for streambank stabilization and associated riparian buffers, not rain gardens, due to grant-funding restrictions (Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District; last verified July 2026).

Distinct from the separately-evaluated Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Fee Credit (rejected as formula-based, not fixed). This is a Soil & Water Conservation District cost-share program, not a stormwater-fee reduction.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Nash County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Nash County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the New Hanover County SWCD. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (New Hanover County SWCD; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified June 2026).

Reimbursement is computed against pre-established average BMP costs, so the realized share can be below the headline 75%.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Orange County SWCD. Provides up to 75% cost-share assistance for existing residential buildings installing an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens. Homeowner pays a 25% match, with a 5-year maintenance term on single-family rain gardens. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Orange County SWCD; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified June 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Pitt County Soil & Water Conservation District. Provides cost-share and technical help for residents to reduce runoff, control erosion, and protect local waterways on non-farm land, reimbursing up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Pitt County Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The 75% rate is the statewide NCDA CCAP term; the county page confirms local CCAP administration for residents.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Rockingham County Soil & Water Conservation District, whose page lists a full current BMP menu (rain gardens, riparian buffers, cisterns, streambank protection, permeable pavement, critical area planting) and a named staff contact. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the pre-established average cost of an approved BMP with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Rockingham County Soil & Water Conservation District; last verified July 2026).

Richest-sourced entry in this batch: the county page states the 75% rate directly and names a current staff contact (Jason Byrd).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Union County Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate and eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

County page is thin (lists CCAP by name alongside ACSP/AgWRAP without restating the %/cap); the 75% rate and rain-garden eligibility are cited to the statewide NCDA CCAP page.

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Wilson County Soil & Water Conservation District. Reimburses up to 75% of the cost of an approved best-management practice during application; at contract award, reimbursement is based on up to 50% of the pre-established average cost of the BMP. Eligible practices include backyard rain gardens and bioretention. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program (Wilson County Soil & Water Conservation District; statewide terms per ncagr.gov; last verified July 2026).

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Albemarle Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Albemarle Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

One district row covering five counties (Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Perquimans), not five county rows. This also explains the earlier Currituck rejection: Currituck has no CCAP page of its own because it is served by this multi-county district.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

District serving Halifax County is named Fishing Creek SWCD, not "Halifax SWCD". Page names current staff and board rather than reproducing statewide boilerplate.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

Strongest cycle documentation in the 2026-08-03 batch: the district publishes an explicit FY2027 application batch schedule and states it focuses primarily on delivering the NCDA cost share programs, CCAP among them.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Burke Soil and Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Burke Soil and Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

Page carries a live "accepting applications" statement covering urban land users, not only agricultural ones.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Caldwell Soil and Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Caldwell Soil and Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

District publishes the 75% rate on its own county page rather than relying on the statewide citation, and states applications are accepted year-round.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Rutherford Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Rutherford Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

Thinnest listing in this batch: the county department page names CCAP among the state programs it delivers but carries no county-specific description. Same evidentiary bar as the existing Alamance row.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Alleghany Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Alleghany Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

District lists CCAP among the cost share programs it delivers, with a named district director. No county-specific cycle language published; same evidentiary bar as the existing Alamance and Union rows.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

District publishes the 75% rate on its own site. Applications are ranked against local water quality priorities and a conservation plan is prepared before installation.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

Entered as limited rather than open: the county page hedges that it will "when available, pursue funding opportunities" and publishes no application cycle. County page is Akamai-blocked to plain fetching and was read via the browser.

The statewide North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through Swain Soil and Water Conservation District. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of a pre-established average cost for an approved practice, including backyard rain gardens, bioretention areas, critical area planting, and riparian buffers, with a 25% homeowner match. Each practice carries its own cost cap set by the statewide program. Sites must be non-agricultural and developed for three years or more (Swain Soil and Water Conservation District; reimbursement rate per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified August 2026).

District confirms it delivers the three NCDA cost share programs to landowners, with contracting handled at county level and final approval by the Division.