Virginia Rebates
Virginia Native Landscaping Rebates
VCAP is Virginia's most powerful residential program, with up to 80% cost-share ($7,000 max) for rain gardens and native landscaping throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Arlington adds ongoing stormwater bill credits. Contact your local SWCD to apply; Richmond-area residents use Chesterfield or Henrico SWCD.
Last updated: July 2026 · 13 programs tracked
The quick version
- VCAP covers up to 80% of rain garden and conservation landscaping costs (max $7,000). Available statewide within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
- Arlington County offers ongoing stormwater bill credits (up to 35%) for native plantings and rain gardens. Re-certify every 2 years.
- Fairfax County: free native seedling sales and Plant NOVA Natives campaign. Contact NVSWCD for VCAP applications.
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How to apply for Virginia rebates
- 1.Apply for pre-approval before you start. Starting work first is the most common reason applications get denied.
- 2.Take before photos of the area you plan to convert, then matching after photos from the same angles once the work is done.
- 3.Apply early in the fiscal year. Many programs are first-come, first-served. Each program below links to the provider for current rules. See our step-by-step lawn replacement guide.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
1 program available
Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP)
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Cost-share program covering up to 80% of installation costs (max $7,000) for rain gardens and conservation landscaping (native plantings, meadows, mulched beds, tree plantings). Available to residential properties in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
VCAP funding is subject to annual state budget approval. Check with your local Soil and Water Conservation District for current availability and rates, which may vary by district.
Northern Virginia
2 programs available
Residential Stormwater Fee Credit
City of Alexandria
An ongoing credit on the stormwater utility fee (not a one-time rebate): combined eligible credits, including rain gardens / bioretention on single-family and townhome lots, reduce the fee by up to 50%. Apply annually December 1 to February 15 (City of Alexandria; last verified June 2026).
Recurring stormwater-fee credit, not a one-time cash rebate.
Conservation Assistance Program (CAP)
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
Financial and technical assistance for conservation landscaping, rain gardens, and stormwater management. Covers reimbursement of actual installation costs. NVSWCD staff review your property and determine eligibility. Low-cost native seedling sales also available.
Fairfax County also promotes the Plant NOVA Natives campaign with guides at NativePlantCenter.net. Low-cost native trees and shrubs available through NVSWCD seedling sales.
Rebate Concierge
Free step-by-step help with every rebate above
Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.
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