How to Get the Native Planting and/or Stormwater Retrofits Cost-Share Grant Rebate

What you get

A year-round cost-share grant in which the Town matches the cost of a project, up to $5,000, for native habitat, bayscape, or bioretention landscaping, or a reduction of impervious surface (pavers, rooftop disconnect, drywells, or a combination of Best Management Practices) that promotes water quality and habitat creation (Town of Ocean City Environmental Mini-Grants page; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: Up to $5,000 (Town matches project cost)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Town of Ocean City, Maryland (Planning & Community Development) customer
• Property located in: Ocean City
• Property within Ocean City, MD town limits
• Project must provide native habitat, bayscape landscaping, bioretention, and/or a reduction of impervious surface
• Year-round application; contact Planning & Community Development to apply

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 Ocean City, Maryland (Planning & Community Development) 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.