Rebate finder · All 50 states

Your city may pay you to plant natives.

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Cities and water utilities across the US offer rebates for replacing turf with native plants. Enter your zip code to find programs in your area.

We use zip codes to see where demand is building and prioritize launches. No account required.

A suburban front yard with the lawn replaced by a water-wise native planting bed of flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, gravel pathways, and boulders

418+

Programs tracked, each citing its official source with a last-verified date

States covered. Every state has at least one program

$50K

Available per household in the largest programs

How it works

How rebate programs work.

Three things to know before you apply. Most rebate programs follow the same basic rhythm.

Apply before you remove turf

Most programs require pre-approval. Starting work before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Submit before you cut anything.

Document with photos

Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After the work is done, submit after photos from the same angles. Some programs also require a mid-project shot.

First-come, first-served

Annual budgets are limited and usually open in fall or early winter. Programs run out of money. The earlier you apply, the better your chances.

Read the step-by-step lawn replacement guide →

Real programs

What rebates look like in practice.

Three programs we currently track. Amounts vary widely by city and utility.

$3,000

Austin, TX

Austin WaterWise Landscaping Rebate

Austin Water pays homeowners to replace turf with native and adapted plants.

Rate: $1.50/sq ft

Requirement: Pre-approval required

Verified July 2026

How to apply

$600/yr

San Antonio, TX

SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon

San Antonio Water System issues coupons for native and drought-tolerant plants.

Rate: Coupon-based

Requirement: SAWS customers only

Verified June 2026

How to apply

$25,000

Los Angeles, CA

LADWP + MWD Turf Replacement

LADWP combined with Metropolitan Water District for one of the most generous turf programs in the country.

Rate: $5/sq ft

Requirement: Pre-approval, native plant minimums

Verified June 2026

How to apply

Browse by state

Rebate programs by state.

Featured state

Texas

The deepest rebate coverage in the country. Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, and major utilities all run native landscaping programs.

Find your Texas program →

programs tracked

$3K

typical max

$1.50

avg per sq ft

14 days

typical approval

Alabama

3 programs

Alaska

2 programs

Arizona

17 programs

Arkansas

2 programs

California

66 programs

Colorado

20 programs

Connecticut

3 programs

Delaware

3 programs

Florida

14 programs

Georgia

4 programs

Hawaii

2 programs

Idaho

3 programs

Illinois

12 programs

Indiana

5 programs

Iowa

17 programs

Kansas

14 programs

Kentucky

3 programs

Louisiana

4 programs

Maine

2 programs

Maryland

12 programs

Massachusetts

8 programs

Michigan

5 programs

Minnesota

18 programs

Mississippi

2 programs

Missouri

4 programs

Montana

4 programs

Nebraska

5 programs

Nevada

4 programs

New Hampshire

2 programs

New Jersey

7 programs

New Mexico

6 programs

New York

5 programs

North Carolina

18 programs

North Dakota

2 programs

Ohio

9 programs

Oklahoma

3 programs

Oregon

7 programs

Pennsylvania

11 programs

Rhode Island

2 programs

South Carolina

2 programs

South Dakota

3 programs

Tennessee

4 programs

Texas

21 programs

Utah

9 programs

Vermont

3 programs

Virginia

14 programs

Washington

18 programs

West Virginia

2 programs

Wisconsin

5 programs

Wyoming

2 programs

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FAQ

Rebate questions, answered.

Who pays for these rebates?

Cities, water utilities, and regional water districts. They fund programs to reduce outdoor water use, mostly in drought-prone regions but increasingly in other states. Funding usually comes out of the utility's annual conservation budget.

How much can I actually get?

Wide range. Smaller programs offer $500 to $2,000. Mid-tier programs (Austin, Georgetown) cap around $3,000 to $5,000. The most generous programs (LADWP, SNWA in Las Vegas) can reach $25,000 to $50,000 for large yards.

Do I have to apply before I plant?

Almost always, yes. Pre-approval is the most common requirement and the most common reason rebates get denied. If you remove turf or plant before approval, you usually won't qualify.

Can I stack multiple rebates?

Sometimes. Some programs explicitly allow stacking with regional or state-level rebates. Others don't. Read each program's rules carefully, and check whether your utility customer status qualifies you for layered programs.

What if my city isn't listed?

We track programs across the US and add new ones as we find them. Your zip code search helps us prioritize. You can also call your water utility directly. Some county and regional water districts run rebates even when your city does not.

Does Pollinator Patch handle the paperwork?

No. We help you find programs, understand requirements, and generate documentation for your yard (plant lists, layout plans). Submitting the application is on you, and the rebate is paid directly by the utility, not by us.

See a problem with a program? Report it

Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.

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.

Your city may pay you to plant natives.

How rebate programs work.

Apply before you remove turf

Document with photos

First-come, first-served

What rebates look like in practice.

Rebate programs by state.

Texas

Rebate questions, answered.

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