Oregon Rebates
Oregon Native Landscaping Rebates
Jackson County SWCD ($5,000 max) and Bend are Oregon's strongest residential cash programs. Portland offers irrigation rebates and ongoing Clean River Rewards bill credits. For the Willamette Valley, contact your local SWCD or county Extension office.
Last updated: May 2026 · 5 programs tracked
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Programs tracked
$5,000
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The quick version
- Jackson County SWCD (Medford/Ashland): up to $5,000 for rain gardens, bioswales, and rainwater harvest. $2/sq ft for rain gardens. Quarterly application deadlines.
- Bend: turf replacement rebates for converting irrigation zones to low-water landscapes. Pre-approval required; 90-day completion window.
- Portland: irrigation controller rebates (up to $100) and Clean River Rewards stormwater bill discounts (up to 35%).
- Salem: contact Marion SWCD for RCPP cost-share availability in the Willamette Valley.
- OSU Extension provides native plant lists and landscaping guides for all Oregon ecoregions.
How to apply for Oregon 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.
Southern Oregon
1 program available
Stormwater Management and Water Storage Rebate
Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District
Rebate for rain gardens, bioswales, rainwater harvest systems, and planter boxes. Up to $5,000 per project. Rain gardens reimbursed at $2/sq ft up to 2,500 sq ft. Funds reimbursed upon project completion.
Contact JSWCD to schedule site visit. Application packet includes native plant lists, installation instructions, and eligibility criteria.
Central Oregon
1 program available
Turf Replacement Rebate
City of Bend Water Services
Rebate for converting high-water-use lawns to low-water landscapes. Must convert an entire irrigation zone. Project plan submission, site consultation, and follow-up evaluation required. Complete within 90 days of approval, final deadline October 15.
Bend also offers rebates for indoor fixtures and irrigation equipment. The WaterWise Communities program offers up to $10,000 (50% of project costs) for commercial and multi-family landscape conversions.
Willamette Valley
1 program available
Salem Water Conservation and Stormwater Resources
City of Salem Public Works / Marion SWCD
City of Salem offers water conservation resources. Marion Soil and Water Conservation District provides native plant guidance and may offer cost-share for conservation practices in Marion County.
No confirmed cash rebate for native landscaping as of May 2026. Bend and Jackson County SWCD have the strongest residential programs in Oregon.
Portland Metro
1 program available
Outdoor Water Efficiency Rebates
Portland Water Bureau
Rebates for WaterSense-labeled irrigation controllers (up to $100 residential, $500 commercial) and multi-stream rotator sprinkler nozzles ($3/nozzle). Submit application within one year of purchase.
Portland does not currently offer a dedicated turf replacement rebate, but the Clean River Rewards program provides stormwater bill discounts (up to 35%) for managing rainwater on your property.
Oregon Statewide
1 program available
Oregon Native Landscaping and Stormwater Resources
Oregon State University Extension / Oregon DEQ
OSU Extension provides native plant lists and landscaping guides. Oregon DEQ connects homeowners to local stormwater programs. Portland Clean River Rewards offers up to 35% stormwater bill discounts for on-site rainwater management.
Jackson County SWCD ($5,000 max) and Bend have the strongest residential cash programs. For Portland, Clean River Rewards provides ongoing bill credits rather than a one-time rebate.
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