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.

Native landscaping also qualifies under this program. Some landowners may also qualify for the Impaired Stream Improvement Program, which covers 100% of costs, so ask staff about it 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.

Rain gardens with native plants qualify for this program.

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).

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 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).

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).

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 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).

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 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).

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).

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).

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 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).

The district's page 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).

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).

If you live in Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, or Perquimans County, you apply through the Albemarle Soil and Water Conservation District, since these counties are served jointly rather than with separate county programs.

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).

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).

This district publishes a specific FY2027 application batch schedule for this program.

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).

This district is currently accepting applications.

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).

This district accepts applications 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).

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).

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).

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District. Landowners may receive 75% of the cost of an approved best management practice, up to the funding amount awarded through the CCAP regional application process. The district names homeowners among its eligible landowners, alongside businesses, schools, parks, and publicly owned land. Practices listed as eligible include backyard wetlands, stormwater wetlands, bioretention areas, critical area plantings, grassed swales, streambank protection, and stream restoration (Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District homeowners and communities page, harnett.org, last verified August 2026).

This district's page does not list a current application cycle, deadline, or sign-up date, so call the district to confirm before applying.

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).

Funding for this program depends on availability, and the district does not publish a set application cycle.

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).