Rain gardens and stormwater projects · California

SFPUC Green Infrastructure Grants for Homes (Pilot)

Run by San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Out of fundsPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
not published on the program page (funds design and construction; see guidelines)
Who qualifies
Small apartment or single-family home on a parcel of 6,000 sq ft or less with an active residential SFPUC account in the pilot neighborhoods (per 2025 workshop). Site evaluated for drainage, soil and roof size.
Where
SFPUC residential customers in pilot San Francisco neighborhoods on parcels of 6,000 sq ft or less.
Status
Out of funds. Pilot spaces filled; SFPUC says another round is planned for 2026, no dates found.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

SFPUC evaluates your small home lot and funds installation of rain gardens, permeable pavement, infiltration trenches or rainwater cisterns.

Requirements

  • Participants wanting the stormwater credit submit an annual reporting form
  • Agree to occasional inspections
  • Maintenance training provided

The plan or design it asks for

Five steps: Interest, Evaluate, Plan, Approve and Build, Inspect; SFPUC and contractors develop the plan.

Native plant lists for the area: San Francisco

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 SFPUC's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Fill out the interest form on the program page or email [email protected] to join the list
  2. 2Wait for an SFPUC evaluation if spaces reopen
  3. 3Plan, approve and build, then inspection

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Can earn the Stormwater Credit

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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