How to Get the Native Plant Cost-Share Program
Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District · Jefferson County / Louisville Metro, KY
This program is currently paused. Many rebate programs reopen each season or fiscal year. Check the official page below for the latest status before you plan a project.
What you get
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District reimburses 80% of the cost of seed and plants for a new or existing native plant garden, up to a $100 cap. Ties to Louisville Metro's Managed Natural Landscapes ordinance, which allows residents to maintain natural landscapes (Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: 80% of project cost, up to $100
Are you eligible?
- Be a Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District customer
- Property located in: Louisville
- Property in Jefferson County, KY
- Only plant species native to Jefferson County and the Ohio River Valley Bioregion qualify; the district reserves the right to evaluate purchases
- Submit plant/seed purchase receipts for reimbursement
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Application window: Application window closed as of July 2026 (the current round was funded via a WildOnes Louisville Chapter grant covering 10 additional native gardens); check the official page for the next opening
Currently not accepting applications ("The application window is now closed. Please check back soon!"). A small, cyclical cost-share distinct from the existing Louisville MSD Every Drop entry; flagged for a status recheck on the next refresh cycle.
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
Apply and get written approval first
Submit your application to Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District 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
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 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.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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