Program Overview
Johnson County’s Soil Health Program promotes cleaner water in our streams with the greening of our backyards through healthy soil. Soil Quality Restoration combines aeration and compost application to improve soil health, giving you a healthier, greener lawn without the use of chemicals that can get into our creeks and streams.
The County is offering a 50% rebate, up to $2000, for soil quality restoration projects. The program is for homeowners in the unincorporated area and the communities of Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, University Heights, and West Branch (located within Johnson County). Residents of Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty should contact their respective municipalities. Other program requirements can be found here.
Applications for fall 2024 are now being accepted. 
Request A Quote
To participate in the Soil Health Program, you will first need to obtain an estimate from a contractor on the APPROVED CONTRACTOR LIST. You can contact a contractor directly, or you can complete the REQUEST A QUOTE web form to automatically send a request to the full list.
Submit An Application
Once you have selected a contractor, you can fill out the online application form and upload the required documents. The application form and required documents can also be mailed.