Ohio Rebates
Ohio Native Landscaping Rebates
Ohio native landscaping programs are strongest in Central Ohio, where the Community Backyards program covers Columbus and Franklin County suburbs. Cleveland-area residents can access NEORSD green infrastructure programs. Summit County SWCD serves Akron. Cincinnati and Hamilton County do not currently have an equivalent residential rebate program.
Last updated: July 2026 · 8 programs tracked
The quick version
- Community Backyards (Columbus): up to $250 for rain gardens, $100 for native plants, rain barrels, and compost. Runs April 1 – October 1.
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Cleveland): green infrastructure programs tied to Project Clean Lake; contact NEORSD for current residential availability.
- Summit County SWCD (Akron): free technical assistance and periodic cost-share for rain gardens and native plantings.
See the vision
From turf to a native front yard.
An illustrative Patch Vision rendering of a turf-to-native front yard. In the app, every plan is generated from a photo of your own yard, for your sun, soil, and HOA strictness.
How to apply for Ohio 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.
Central Ohio
1 program available
Community Backyards
City of Columbus & Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Rebates for rain barrels, compost bins, native trees, shrubs, and perennials, and rain gardens. Rain gardens receive up to $250. Full rebates in participating Franklin County communities; rain barrel and compost bin rebates available countywide.
First-come, first-served. Redeem through partner vendors or submit for reimbursement.
Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
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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