Wisconsin Rebates
Wisconsin Native Landscaping Rebates
Wisconsin's two strongest residential programs are Madison's Plant Dane ($50 for rain garden plants) and Milwaukee MMSD's Fresh Coast Guardians plant sale (up to 50% off). For the Menomonee watershed and other areas, contact your county land conservation office.
Last updated: June 2026 · 3 programs tracked
The quick version
- Madison MAMSWaP Plant Dane: up to $50 reimbursement for native plants purchased for rain gardens, plus low-cost coaching sessions.
- Milwaukee MMSD Fresh Coast Guardians: native plant bundles at up to 50% off retail. Pre-order in late winter; pickup in June.
- Menomonee River Watershed Task Force: contact for cost-share availability in the Menomonee watershed area.
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From turf to a native front yard.
An illustrative Patch Vision rendering of a turf-to-native front yard. In the app, every plan is generated from a photo of your own yard, for your sun, soil, and HOA strictness.
How to apply for Wisconsin 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.
Madison / Dane County
1 program available
Plant Dane Rain Garden Reimbursement
Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP)
Up to $50 reimbursement for native plants purchased through the Plant Dane Native Plant Program and planted in rain gardens. MAMSWaP also offers 30-minute one-on-one rain garden coaching sessions to help with site selection, sizing, and plant choice.
Small reimbursement; main value is the free or low-cost coaching. MAMSWaP communities include Madison and surrounding Dane County municipalities. Check cityofmadison.com for current session dates and registration.
Milwaukee Metro
2 programs available
Menomonee River Watershed Rain Garden Resources
Menomonee River Watershed Task Force / Milwaukee County
The Menomonee River Watershed Task Force and Milwaukee County offer resources for rain garden installation and native plantings in the Menomonee watershed. Contact for current cost-share program availability.
MMSD Fresh Coast Guardians plant sale is the main discount program for most Milwaukee-area residents.
MMSD Rain Garden Plant Sale
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District / Fresh Coast Guardians
Annual rain garden plant sale with native plants at up to 50% off retail. Plants sold in bundles ($12/bundle of 4, $3/plant; $45 minimum). Fresh Coast Guardians offers free design tools, workshops, and installation guidance. No cash rebate; discount at point of purchase.
MMSD GIPP funding is for organizations only, not homeowners. Plant sale is the main residential incentive. Workshops and design assistance available at no cost.
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