How to Get the Less Lawn, More Native Plants Rebate

What you get

$5.00 per square foot of lawn replaced with a native plant garden (rain garden, pollinator garden, meadow, or hedgerow), plus $100 per qualifying native tree (2-inch caliper or greater); maximum rebate is $700 per property. Open to all properties within Lambertville city limits; applications accepted through October 1, 2026 or until funding is depleted (City of Lambertville, funded by a Sustainable Jersey / PSEG Foundation grant; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $5/sq ft, up to $700 per property

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Lambertville customer
• Property located in: Lambertville
• Property within Lambertville city limits
• Replace lawn with native plants (rain garden, pollinator garden, meadow, or hedgerow), or plant qualifying native trees
• Trees must be 2-inch caliper or greater for the $100 per tree rebate
• Apply by October 1, 2026 or until funding is depleted

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

   Do the conversion

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

2. 2

   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.