Yard rebates in Fairfax

Fairfax's own programs

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

• OpenPlan required

  City of Fairfax Stormwater Utility Credits

  City of Fairfax Department of Public Works, Stormwater Utility

  Tree Canopy Expansion: 1 billing unit (BU) per set of 2 trees, max 3 BU (2 more BU if in a resource protection area), 2 years. Tree Canopy Preservation: 1 BU per 50 inches total trunk diameter, max 3 BU, 2 years. No Fertilizer Pledge: flat 5%, 1 year. Nutrient Management Plan: up to 10%, 3 years. TLC volunteering: 1 BU per 4 hours, max 3 BU (or 1% per 2 hours, max 15% per event), up to 3 events a year. Every property pays at least 1 BU. BU = 500 sq ft impervious cover; dollar value per BU not in brochure.

• OpenPlan required

  NVSWCD Conservation Assistance Program (CAP/VCAP)

  Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District

  Rates and caps not published on district page; statewide VCAP says most practices up to 80%

Anywhere in Virginia

• Seasonal

  Virginia DOF Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share

  Virginia Department of Forestry

  Up to 70% of treatment costs; capped at $10.50 per inch DBH and $2,000 per landowner

  Up to $2,000 per household

• Seasonal

  Virginia DOF Callery Pear Exchange Program

  Virginia Department of Forestry

  Free native tree in a 2-gallon pot for each Callery pear removed, up to 3 trees per household

• Seasonal

  Virginia DOF Throwing Shade VA Native Tree and Shrub Discount

  Virginia Department of Forestry

  $25 off eligible native trees and shrubs priced $50 or more (2-inch caliper or smaller)

• Paused

  VLWA Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program

  Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association (VLWA)

  Reimbursement of actual cost or up to $100 per barrel, whichever is less; up to 2 barrels per property

  Up to $200 per household