Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Kansas

Gardner BMP Cost Sharing Program

Run by City of Gardner (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50%: rain gardens, swales, cisterns, permeable pavement up to $1,000; rain barrels up to $75 each (max 2); native trees up to $75 each (max 2)
Who qualifies
Gardner homeowners and businesses; BMPs required for NPDES Phase II post-construction runoff are not funded.
Where
Homeowners and businesses in Gardner, Kansas.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden, native swale, cistern, permeable pavement, rain barrels or native trees and be reimbursed 50%.

Requirements

  • Applicant pays all costs; reimbursed after
  • Complete by October 31 of application year
  • Start only after approval
  • Property access through 3-year maintenance period
  • Maintain 3 years at owner's expense
  • Obtain permits and notify Kansas One Call

The plan or design it asks for

Map, project summary, cost summary and schedule with application.

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 Gardner's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Complete BMP CostShare Resident Application
  2. 2Attach map, summary, cost summary, schedule and quotes
  3. 3Owner signs
  4. 4Mail to City of Gardner, Attn: BMP Cost Share Program, 120 E. Main Street, Gardner KS 66030
  5. 5After approval call Public Works 913-856-0914 for initial inspection
  6. 6Final inspection then submit receipts for payment

Timing and deadlines

not published

Project completion October 31 of application year

Combining it with other programs

not published

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 See something out of date?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