How to Get the Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program
City of Woodbury (with Washington Conservation District) · Twin Cities Metro, Washington County, MN
What you get
The City of Woodbury, in partnership with the Washington Conservation District (WCD), reimburses Woodbury homeowners up to $500 per property for native plant projects and turf alternatives that support pollinator habitat. Eligible expenses are native plants, shrubs, and seed, turf alternatives, equipment rental, mulch and other establishment materials, and contracted labor. Tax, native trees, uncontracted labor, equipment purchases, and maintenance are not eligible, and non-native plants, cultivars, and hybrids are not reimbursed. The pilot runs until November 1, 2027, and an expense reimbursed here cannot also be claimed from another local government unit such as South Washington Watershed District (City of Woodbury, Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program, last verified September 2026).
- Residential: Up to $500 per property
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Woodbury (with Washington Conservation District) customer
- Property located in: Woodbury
- Residential property (R-1, R-2, or R-4 zoning) in the City of Woodbury, owned by the applicant
- Schedule a free WCD site visit and take pre-project photos before applying
- Written WCD approval before starting work; work done before approval is not reimbursed
- Projects must restore native vegetation or turf alternatives that support pollinator habitat
- Submit itemized receipts and photos to WCD within one year of approval and no later than November 1, 2027
- Maintain the project for at least 5 years and notify WCD if the property is sold in that period
- The same expense cannot be reimbursed by another local government unit
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
Application window: Pilot program; reimbursement requests must be submitted no later than November 1, 2027.
Questions about this program go to the Washington Conservation District, which approves applications and issues the rebate.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Woodbury (with Washington Conservation District) before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Woodbury (with Washington Conservation District) and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send City of Woodbury (with Washington Conservation District) the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
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