Tree Rebates

Branch Out and Cash In!

Ready to plant? Participate in TreesLouisville’s Tree Rebate Program and earn up to a $40 rebate on the purchase of a shade tree.

Lower Your Bills and
Raise Your Value
Breathe Easy
Keep Our City Cool
Help Restore the Canopy

Eligibility Requirements

  • Tree must be selected from the Approved Species list (see other tab).
  • Minimum purchase price is the price of the rebate: $40 for an (A) tree, $30 for a (B) tree and $20 for a (C) tree.
  • Tree must be planted in a residential yard (excludes public right-of-way)
  • Program open to Jefferson County, KY residents only.
  • Max 3 submissions per household.
  • Tree must be 7 gallon or larger when purchased (trees in containers this size are typically about one inch in diameter).
  • Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds are available.
  • Rebate is only eligible for purchase price of tree (i.e. excludes tax, planting or delivery fees, etc.)
  • Receipt must be dated within one year of rebate submission. 

Approved Species List

  • Oak (A)*
  • Ginkgo (A)
  • Sweetgum (A)
  • London Planetree / Sycamore (A)
  • Kentucky Coffeetree (A)
  • Basswood (A)
  • Bald Cypress (A)
  • Maple (A, B)**
  • Blackgum (B)
  • American hornbeam (B)
  • Magnolia (A, B, C)
  • Native Redbud (C)
  • Serviceberry (C)
  • Kousa Dogwood (C)

* A, B, and C refer to size class of eligible tree species.


A = large tree 50+ft at maturity

B = medium 25-50ft at maturity

C = small 25ft at maturity


For example: a Sugar Maple (class A) would be rebate eligible, while a Japanese Maple (class C) would be ineligible.


**Red maples are ineligible

Get Your Rebate



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