Wichita, Kansas, residents can now get up to $200 back on electric lawn care equipment under a new city rebate program designed to cut air pollution from gas-powered tools.
The city of Wichita launched its 2026 Lawn Care Rebate Program on March 1, offering rebates of up to $100 per qualifying electric or battery-powered lawn tool—capped at two items per household with 264,000 estimated households in the area—through December 31, 2026, or until funds run out.
What Is Wichita’s 2026 Lawn Care Rebate Program?
The City of Wichita launched the 2026 Lawn Care Rebate Program to reduce emissions from gas-powered lawn equipment, which officials identified as a contributor to ground-level ozone pollution. In summary, those who recycle old equipment to buy newer less-polluting equipment can obtain a rebate.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes ground-level ozone as a key ingredient in smog, formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in sunlight—posing particular health risks to children, older adults, and people with asthma. The guidance noted that ground-level ozone can reach unhealthy levels on hot, sunny days and that state and local measures work within national air quality standards to reduce ozone pollution.
How Much Wichita Citizens Can Get in the Rebate?
Eligible residents can receive up to $100 per qualifying item, with a maximum of two rebates per household—meaning up to $200 total…