How to Get the Native Plant Rebate Program

What you get

Rebate for purchasing native plants to create native plant or rain gardens. Submit application with proposed garden size, plant species list, photos, and basic layout.

• Residential: Up to $350

Are you eligible?

• Be a Town of North Hempstead / Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Albertson, Williston Park, Garden City Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola
• Must be a Town of North Hempstead resident
• Submit application with garden plan and plant list
• First-come, first-served; funding limited
• Residents who received rebates in previous years may not be eligible (check current year rules)

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 Town of North Hempstead / Nassau 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. 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.