North Carolina Rebates
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, Charlotte metro, and coast.
Last updated: July 2026 · 17 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; some Durham landowners qualify for 100% through the ISIP program.
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How to apply for North Carolina 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.
Triangle
2 programs available
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. Some landowners also qualify for the Impaired Stream Improvement Program (ISIP), which covers 100% of costs - ask staff when you schedule your site visit.
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.
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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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