How to Get the Stormwater Incentive Program

What you get

Reimburses 50% of a qualifying native-plant purchase between $50 and $500 (up to $250 back) for residential properties, plus up to $50 toward a rain barrel. Plants must be labeled native or specifically for the program; an itemized receipt is required. One voucher per residential property, 40 vouchers available first-come, first-served (cycle opens April 22). Pick up a voucher at the Engineering Division, present it at a participating nursery, then submit the voucher and receipt for reimbursement (City of Brookings; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 50% of a $50-$500 native-plant purchase (up to $250)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Brookings customer
• Property located in: Brookings
• City of Brookings resident
• Qualifying plants labeled native or for the program; itemized receipt required
• One voucher per residential property; 40 vouchers, first-come, first-served
• Pick up voucher at the Engineering Division before purchase

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Brookings and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.