Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Kansas
City of Prairie Village Contain the Rain Landscape Reimbursement
Run by City of Prairie Village (funded with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program grant)
- What you get
- 50% of eligible cost: rain gardens up to $1,000; pervious pavement up to $1,000; rain barrels up to $75 each (limit 2); native trees up to $150 each (limit 2)
- Who qualifies
- Prairie Village homeowners and businesses; one application per property owner per calendar year.
- Where
- Homeowners and businesses in Prairie Village, Kansas.
- Status
- Seasonal. Program period April 1 to October 31 annually; first come, first served; current funding balance not published.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Install a rain garden, pervious pavement, rain barrels (max 2) or native trees (max 2) on your property, then get reimbursed for half the cost.
Requirements
- Application must be approved BEFORE starting work
- Pay all costs up front; city reimburses after completion
- Finish project by October 31 of the application year
- Plant vegetation between April 1 and October 31
- Allow city access before, during and for final inspection
- Maintain facility at least 3 years
- Obtain required Public Works permits (drainage, right-of-way) and notify Kansas One Call
- Native trees must be on the pre-approved Johnson County list
The plan or design it asks for
Application must include a map, project summary/description and project schedule, plus cost estimates or quotes; owner signature required.
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 Prairie Village's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Complete the application PDF
- 2Attach map, project summary and schedule, and cost estimates or quotes
- 3Have property owner sign
- 4Submit to Public Works (3535 Somerset Drive)
- 5After approval call Public Works for an initial inspection before starting
- 6Call for final inspection when done
- 7Submit the Reimbursement and Maintenance Agreement with final receipts for payment
Timing and deadlines
Payment follows final receipts; no processing time published.
Project completion October 31 of submittal year
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.prairievillageks.gov/523 (official page)
- https://www.jocogov.org/department/public-works/stormwater-management/contain-the-rain
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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