Yard rebates in Indiana

Rain barrel and cistern rebates

Rebates, discounts and free barrels for catching roof runoff

• Seasonal

  City of Fishers Free Rain Barrel and Compost Tumbler Giveaway

  City of Fishers

  Free rain barrel and compost tumbler

• Status not posted

  City of Carmel Rain Barrel Cost Share Rebate

  City of Carmel Engineering Department (Storm Water Program) with Hamilton County SWCD

  $50 per installed rain barrel, or $75 per barrel in target areas

• Status not posted

  Randolph County SWCD Rain Barrel Sales Program

  Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District

  Rain barrel sold for $30 each (black, grey or terra cotta)

Rain garden and stormwater rebates

Rain gardens, downspout disconnection, permeable paving and dry wells

• Status not postedPlan required

  Dearborn County SWCD Backyard Conservation Cost-Share

  Dearborn County Soil and Water Conservation District

  50% of cost: rain garden materials up to $500; native plants up to $100; rain barrel up to $25 (one); tumbling composter up to $50 (one); native tree up to $75 (one); per homeowner

  Up to $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)

Tree rebates and free trees

Free trees, tree rebates and shade-tree programs

• 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 posted

  KIB Community Forestry Free Neighborhood Tree Planting

  Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB)

  Free trees (1-inch caliper), mulch, tools, permits, utility marking, and three years of care (watering, mulching, pruning at planting and year 3); no fees listed

• Waitlist

  City of South Bend Free Street Tree Program (Community Canopy)

  South Bend Venues Parks & Arts (SBVPA) Forestry, City of South Bend

  Free tree, about 2-inch caliper and 8-10 ft tall, planted by the city

Electric lawn equipment rebates

Rebates and exchanges for battery mowers, trimmers and blowers

• Open

  Harrison REMC Electric Outdoor Equipment Rebate

  Harrison REMC

  50% off up to $50 for hand-held and push-type equipment; 50% off up to $150 for riding equipment

  Up to $150 per household

• Open

  South Central Indiana REMC Electric Outdoor Equipment Rebate

  South Central Indiana REMC

  50% off up to $50 for hand-held and push-type equipment; 50% off up to $150 for riding equipment

  Up to $150 per household

• Open

  Southeastern Indiana REMC Electric Lawn Equipment Rebate

  Southeastern Indiana REMC

  $50 for handheld and push-type equipment (trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, push mowers, rototillers, snow blowers, pressure washers); $150 for riding and zero-turn mowers

  Up to $150 per household

Invasive plant removal programs

Cost-share and buyback programs for removing invasive plants

• 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

• Out of funds

  Hamilton County SWCD Landscape Callery Pear Removal Grant

  Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

  $400 reimbursement per property (lifetime maximum)

  Up to $400 per household

• Ended

  NIRPC Invasive Tree Replacement Program

  Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) with Indiana DNR

  One free native tree (possibly an extra if supply allows); removal cost is not covered

Other yard programs

• 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