Rain gardens and stormwater projects · New York

Peconic Estuary Partnership Homeowner Rewards Program

Run by Peconic Estuary Partnership

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $500 per homeowner: native plant or rain garden up to $500 for plants (receipts required); rain barrel up to $100 each or actual cost
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
Homeowners whose property is in the Peconic Estuary watershed (boundary map on program page).
Where
Homeowners in the Peconic Estuary watershed parts of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton and Southold.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 applications closed; check back spring 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Replace pavement, turf or lawn with a native plant or rain garden, or install a rain barrel, with pre-approval, then claim a rebate.

Requirements

  • Garden at least 50 sq ft, replacing pavement, turf or lawn, native plants only
  • Rain barrel at least 50 gallons, mosquito netting on top, installed per manufacturer or DIY guide
  • Receipts and photos of completed project
  • Whether barrel and garden rebates combine under the $500 cap is not published

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the application online or as printed PDF by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Riverhead office
  2. 2After approval, build the project
  3. 3Submit receipts and photos of the finished project for final approval
  4. 4Receive the rebate check

Timing and deadlines

not published

2026 round closed

Combining it with other programs

Peconic residents apply here rather than Long Island Garden Rewards

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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