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: May 2026 · 4 programs tracked
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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.
- North Carolina programs focus on stormwater management, but rain gardens with native plants qualify.
- Wilmington and Greensboro residents should contact their county Soil and Water Conservation District for current cost-share availability.
How to apply for North Carolina rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
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. Some landowners also qualify for the Impaired Stream Improvement Program (ISIP), which covers 100% of costs — ask staff when you schedule your site visit.
Charlotte Metro
1 program available
Wilmington / Triad
1 program available
Wilmington & Greensboro: County Soil & Water Programs
New Hanover County SWCD / Guilford County SWCD
New Hanover and Guilford counties both have Soil and Water Conservation Districts that offer cost-share and technical assistance for rain gardens, native landscaping, and stormwater management. Program funding varies by year. Contact your county SWCD for current availability and any active cost-share windows.
New Hanover County SWCD: nhcgov.com/255/Soil-Water-Conservation-District. Guilford County SWCD: guilfordcounty.org (search "Soil and Water"). No verified active cash rebate as of May 2026 — check directly.
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