Athens-Clarke County Sustainability Office
Athens Tree Planting Rebate Program is available to homeowners in Athens, GA.
Athens-Clarke County offers rebates to homeowners who plant qualifying trees on their property. Program helps increase urban tree canopy and reduce energy costs through shade.
Rebate of $50-200 per tree depending on size and species
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
In Athens, GA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Athens, GA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Athens early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Seasonal applications, typically spring and fall
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programRebate up to $200.
Athens Tree Planting Rebate Program is open to homeowners in Athens, GA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Athens-Clarke County Sustainability Office using the official program link on this page or call (706) 613-3501. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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