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Ames SmartWatersheds Lawn Soil Quality Restoration Rebate
Run by City of Ames Public Works - SmartWatersheds
- What you get
- Up to $400 materials cost share (single-family); up to $1,200 for properties over 20,000 sq ft
- Maximum
- $400 per household
- Who qualifies
- City of Ames property owners; not previous recipients; newly built properties with certificate of occupancy under 1 year are not eligible.
- Where
- Property owners within Ames city limits.
- Status
- Open. Subject to availability of funds.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Amend lawn soil with compost over at least 650 sq ft to improve infiltration and claim materials cost.
Requirements
- Minimum 650 sq ft treated
- Guide: 1 cubic yard of compost covers 650 sq ft at 1/2 inch depth
- Application with receipts within 30 days of completion
- City may inspect
- Materials cost only
How to apply
- 1Buy compost and apply to lawn
- 2Complete Survey123 application with map of area, cost and receipts within 30 days
- 3Check mailed to owner
Timing and deadlines
not published
30 days from completion
Sources
- https://www.cityofames.org/My-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Stormwater-Program/Smart-Watersheds-and-Rebates/SmartWatersheds-Rebates (official page)
- https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/bf44050a0894404caf730e6d867854ab
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