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Yard rebates in Carmel

5 programs can pay Carmel residents for yard projects: 5 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it. The largest, Hamilton County SWCD Invasives Cost Share, pays up to $5,000 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.

Carmel's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

Hamilton County programs

Open to residents anywhere in the county.

  • OpenPlan required

    Hamilton County SWCD Invasives Cost Share

    Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

    Matching grant: you contribute 40-60% of project cost (cash or in-kind); reimbursement up to $5,000 maximum

    Up to $5,000 per household

  • Seasonal

    Hamilton County SWCD Invasive Trade-In Program

    Hamilton County SWCD with Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP)

    Coupon of $30, $60 or $90 (at least $30 if approved) for the fall native plant sale

    Up to $90 per household

  • Status not posted

    Hamilton County SWCD Well Capping Cost Share

    Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

    District pays half the cost, not to exceed $500

    Up to $500 per household

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 Carmel 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.

Start a plan in Sow