Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Iowa

Windsor Heights Stormwater Best Management Practices Program

Run by City of Windsor Heights Public Works

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
75% match on soil quality restoration up to $1,000 per property; max $1,000 per project; rain barrel $75; other practices cost-shared at rates on the application form
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Legal property owners in Windsor Heights with current stormwater fees (verified via DMWW billing); one project per property per fiscal year.
Where
Property owners in Windsor Heights with current stormwater fees.
Status
Open. No deadline published; first-come, first-served; page has outdated 2019 reference.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Do soil quality restoration, rain barrels, native planting, rain gardens, tillage, aeration, compost or bio-retention cells on your property.

Requirements

  • Public works director approval before starting work or buying anything
  • Only pre-approved budget items reimbursable
  • Meet Iowa Stormwater Management Manual and SUDAS where applicable
  • Reimbursement only, after receipts and invoices submitted

How to apply

  1. 1Download BMP application from the city website or apply online
  2. 2Get approval before work or purchases
  3. 3Complete project to standards
  4. 4Submit receipts and invoices
  5. 5Reimbursement approved at next City Council meeting

Timing and deadlines

Paid after next regular City Council meeting following submission

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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