How to Get the South Jersey Landscape Makeover Rebate

What you get

Rebate for installing a rain garden with native, wet-tolerant plants. Attend Rain Garden 101 webinar, receive free 30-minute design session with Rutgers engineers, then install. Rain gardens filter stormwater and attract pollinators.

• Residential: Up to $650–$675 (rain gardens)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Pinelands Preservation Alliance & Partners customer
• Must reside in eligible zip code/area
• Attend Rain Garden 101 webinar (or watch recording)
• Free design consultation with Rutgers Cooperative Extension
• Install rain garden on your property

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 Pinelands Preservation Alliance & Partners 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.