Native plants and pollinator habitat · District of Columbia

DOEE RiverSmart Homes BayScaping Native Garden

Run by DC DOEE (RiverSmart Homes)

WaitlistLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$200 copayment for one BayScape of about 120 sq ft (overview page says up to two gardens)
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
Property must be within the MS4 sewershed; 4 or fewer units; existing planted beds not eligible.
Where
DC properties with 4 or fewer units within the MS4 sewershed.
Status
Waitlist. (page does not state current funding or waitlist length)
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Replace at least 120 sq ft of lawn or bare soil with a designed native plant garden installed by a contractor.

Requirements

  • At least 120 sq ft of soil, turf, grass or lawn replaced with native plants
  • Existing beds with plant material not eligible
  • Design tailored to topography, soils, drainage and sun
  • Free RiverSmart Maintenance Assistance Program supports upkeep for first two years

How to apply

  1. 1Apply for a RiverSmart Homes audit and join the waitlist
  2. 2Auditor assesses the site
  3. 3Sign up for BayScaping through the auditor
  4. 4Design and installation by program contractor; pay copay

Timing and deadlines

not published

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Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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