How to Get the Turf-to-Native Rebates (Start Here)
Local water utilities and municipalities (varies) · Connecticut, CT
What you get
Many utilities in Connecticut offer incentives tied to water efficiency improvements. Turf replacement rebates and native landscaping incentives vary a lot by provider. Use the national rebate finder below to see what is available near your zip code.
- Residential: Varies by utility
Are you eligible?
- Property located in: Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Stamford, Waterbury, Willimantic
- Search by zip in the EPA WaterSense Rebate Finder
- Look for landscaping, turf conversion, irrigation controller, and native/low-water plant options
- Confirm eligibility and any pre-approval steps with your local provider before starting work
Before you start
This entry is a starting point for finding applicable programs. Specific amounts and requirements depend on the utility and your address.
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
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 2
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.
We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
See a problem with a program? Report it
Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.