How to Get the Raritan Headwaters Rain Garden Cost-Share Rebate

What you get

Raritan Headwaters Association offers cost-share for rain gardens, rain barrels, and native plantings for properties in the Raritan River headwaters watershed (Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, and parts of Mercer counties). The program pairs cost-share funding with free technical assistance from RHA staff to design and install water-quality practices.

• Residential: Up to 50% cost-share (varies by project and funding cycle)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Raritan Headwaters Association customer
• Property must be within the Raritan headwaters watershed in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, or Mercer County
• Contact RHA to confirm eligibility and available funding cycle
• Technical site visit required before cost-share is approved

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 Raritan Headwaters Association 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.