How to Get the Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program

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

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 City of Woodbury (with Washington 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.