Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Alabama

Rain Ready Alabama Low Impact Development Reimbursement

Run by Auburn University Rain Ready Alabama (funded by ADEM Section 319 grant)

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 75% of eligible project costs, standard cap $2,500 per household
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Homeowners (also HOAs and businesses) in an eligible watershed with an approved watershed management plan; practices must address the plan's identified impairments.
Where
Homeowners, HOAs and businesses in eligible Alabama watersheds with an approved watershed management plan.
Status
Seasonal. Page says Rain Ready 2026 has ended; sign up for 2027 updates, no 2027 dates listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Build a rain garden, bioretention area, permeable pavement, bioswale or rainwater harvesting system on your property, planned with Rain Ready help, and get reimbursed after completion.

Requirements

  • Property must be in an eligible area on the Eligible Areas map
  • Project must address the watershed plan impairments
  • Work must follow the approved plan
  • Eligible practices: rain gardens, bioretention, permeable pavement, bioswales, rainwater harvesting
  • HOAs/businesses and special projects may get more case by case
  • Specific documentation (receipts etc.) not published on the page

The plan or design it asks for

Project is planned with Rain Ready assistance and approved before work; specific plan document format not published.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Rain Ready Alabama's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the Interest Form and wait for eligibility review
  2. 2Plan the project with Rain Ready assistance and submit the application for approval
  3. 3Complete the work according to the approved plan
  4. 4Submit the Reimbursement Form; payment goes to the participant

Timing and deadlines

not published

No 2027 deadlines listed

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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