How to Get the Residential Cost-Sharing (Rebate) Program

What you get

Reimburses Marion property owners 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,000, for each of: a rain garden, a soil quality restoration project, or native plantings, plus up to $50 per newly purchased tree (up to three per property). Pre-approval and a Rebate Application Form are required for each practice; a Maintenance Agreement is required for rain gardens and native plants (City of Marion; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: 50% of cost, up to $1,000 each for a rain garden, soil quality restoration, or native plantings; up to $50 per tree (limit 3)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Marion customer
• Property located in: Marion
• Marion property owner
• Pre-approval and a Rebate Application Form required per practice
• Maintenance Agreement required for rain gardens and native plants

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 Marion 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.