Washington Rebates
Washington Native Landscaping Rebates
Spokane's SpokaneScape ($500 max) and Seattle's RainWise (70-100% of rain garden costs) are Washington's two strongest residential programs. For Tacoma, Pierce County, and eastern Washington outside Spokane, contact your local utility and conservation district.
Last updated: May 2026 · 4 programs tracked
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The quick version
- Spokane SpokaneScape: up to $500 ($0.50/sq ft) for replacing lawn with native or low-water plants. Paid as utility bill credit. Two years to complete.
- Seattle RainWise: 70-100% of rain garden and cistern costs in eligible drainage areas. Part of the Saving Water Partnership covering 19 utilities in King and Snohomish counties.
- Tacoma: contact Tacoma Water and Pierce Conservation District for current conservation programs.
- No statewide turf replacement rebate — programs are utility and watershed-level.
- WSU Extension provides native plant guides for all Washington ecoregions.
How to apply for Washington rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
Eastern Washington
1 program available
SpokaneScape Turf Replacement
City of Spokane Water Department
$0.50 per square foot, up to $500 in utility bill credits for replacing water-intensive grass with native, water-wise plants and mulch. Designed for the high desert climate. Two years to complete the project.
Rebate paid as utility bill credit, not cash. Program includes free DIY videos, design templates, and access to professional landscape design assistance through the Designer at Your Door service.
South Puget Sound
1 program available
Tacoma Water Conservation and RainWise Resources
City of Tacoma Water / Pierce Conservation District
Tacoma Water offers conservation rebates for WaterSense fixtures and irrigation efficiency. Pierce Conservation District provides native plant resources and connects homeowners to conservation programs in Pierce County.
Seattle RainWise program does not extend to Tacoma. Contact Pierce Conservation District for native landscaping cost-share options.
Puget Sound
1 program available
Saving Water Partnership Rebates
Seattle Public Utilities + 18 partner utilities
Sprinkler timer replacement rebate (up to $100) for WaterSense timers, available April through October. RainWise program: 70-100% rebates for rain gardens and cisterns in eligible drainage areas. Toilet replacement rebates also available.
Seattle does not currently offer a dedicated turf replacement rebate. The Saving Water Partnership covers 19 water utilities in King and Snohomish counties. RainWise rain garden rebates support native plantings for stormwater management.
Washington Statewide
1 program available
Washington State Native Landscaping and Water Conservation Resources
Washington State University Extension / Puget Sound Partnership
WSU Extension provides native plant lists and landscaping guides for all Washington ecoregions. The Puget Sound Partnership coordinates stormwater programs across western Washington. Contact your local water utility for rebate availability.
Spokane SpokaneScape and the Seattle Saving Water Partnership RainWise program are the strongest residential cash programs. Contact your local utility for programs outside those areas.
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