Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Iowa

Cedar Rapids Stormwater BMP Cost-Share Program (Residential)

Run by City of Cedar Rapids Public Works - Sewer Division

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% of qualifying materials and/or contractor labor, up to $2,000 per residential project
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Any property owner subject to the Cedar Rapids Stormwater Utility Fee.
Where
Property owners in Cedar Rapids who pay the Stormwater Utility Fee.
Status
Open. Open enrollment; no deadline or funding status published.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Get a stormwater infiltration project approved (rain garden, similar BMP) and installed, then be reimbursed after city inspection.

Requirements

  • Application must be approved before work begins
  • Design to Iowa Stormwater Management Manual and Iowa Rain Garden Design and Installation Manual
  • Property owner responsible for permits
  • Reimbursement after completion and city inspection
  • City does not warranty projects

The plan or design it asks for

Plan drawn to scale showing project design, project cost estimate, and completed project design checklist, submitted with the application before work.

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How to apply

  1. 1Complete EZ Application, project design checklist and Storm Sewer Payor Registration Form
  2. 2Attach scale plan and cost estimate
  3. 3Mail to Public Works Sewer Division, Attn Stormwater Coordinator, 500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or email [email protected]
  4. 4Wait for approval, then build
  5. 5Request inspection and reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

open enrollment, reviewed by staff; processing time not published

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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