Indiana
Yard rebates in Bloomington
2 programs can pay Bloomington residents for yard projects: 2 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it. The largest, City of Bloomington Tree Assistance Program, pays up to $2,500 per household. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.
Bloomington's own programs
Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.
- Seasonal
City of Bloomington Tree Assistance Program
City of Bloomington Urban Forestry
Income-scaled: 100%, 80% or 60% of cost. Removal/mitigation max $2,500 / $2,000 / $1,500; planting max $450 / $360 / $270 (by income tier)
Up to $2,500 per household
- Status not postedPlan required
CBU Residential Stormwater Grant Program
City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU)
Grant funds the stormwater-related portion of the project; 2023 awards ranged $1,500 to $11,000 (2024 range not published)
Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs
Plan your Bloomington yard project in Sow
Lay out the new planting on a photo of your yard with plants native to the area, and keep the plant list ready for the application.