Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Iowa

Ankeny Stormwater Reimbursement Program

Run by City of Ankeny Public Works

Out of fundsPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% match, max $1,800 per property address; rain barrels up to $75 (one per address, one time)
Maximum
$1,800 per household
Who qualifies
Ankeny property owners (also businesses and schools; residential applies here).
Where
Property owners in the City of Ankeny.
Status
Out of funds. Current cycle fully allocated; page says check back May 1, 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Build a rain garden, rainwater harvesting, soil quality restoration, pervious pavement or native planting area, with city approval first.

Requirements

  • City approval before any work begins or it will not be reimbursed
  • First-come, first-served
  • Applicant pays costs; reimbursement after costs incurred
  • Must meet Iowa Stormwater Management Manual; rain gardens follow Iowa Rain Garden Design and Installation Guide 3rd ed.
  • Can reuse program in later fiscal years except rain barrels

The plan or design it asks for

Map or aerial photo, project description, schedule with start and completion dates, cost summary or quotes. Rain gardens: plant scientific names plus Appendices E-H (pp 81-89) of the Iowa Rain Garden Guide. Soil quality: sq ft, depth 0.5-0.75 in, itemized cost. Native plantings: scientific plant names and costs.

Native plant lists for the area: Ankeny

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 City of Ankeny's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online application on the city page with required materials for your practice
  2. 2Wait for city approval
  3. 3Build the project
  4. 4Submit costs for reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

not published

Next funding cycle opens May 1, 2027

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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