Kansas

Rain garden and stormwater rebates in Kansas

11 programs in Kansas pay residents for rain gardens and stormwater projects. 1 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $1,888 per household. 36% ask for a plan, sketch or plant list before they approve a project.

Stormwater utilities and conservation districts share the cost of projects that soak rain into the ground instead of sending it to the storm drain: rain gardens, downspout disconnection, permeable paving, bioswales and dry wells. Many ask for a site sketch and a pre-approval visit.

11 programs

  • Open

    City of Roeland Park Contain the Rain Cost Share

    City of Roeland Park (Public Works)

    50%: rain/pollinator gardens up to $1,000; rain barrels up to $75 each (limit 2); native trees up to $150 each (limit 2); native buffers up to $1,000; native swales cap $1,000; permeable pavement up to $1,000

  • SeasonalPlan required

    City of Prairie Village Contain the Rain Landscape Reimbursement

    City of Prairie Village (funded with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program grant)

    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)

  • Status not postedPlan required

    City of Merriam Contain the Rain Program

    City of Merriam (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    50% match: rain garden up to $1,000; rain barrel up to $75; native trees up to $150; native/pollinator plantings up to $1,000; bee hotel 100% up to $50; overall cap $2,275 per resident

    Up to $2,275 per household

  • Status not posted

    City of Leawood Contain the Rain Cost Share

    City of Leawood (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenses, not to exceed a project reimbursement cap (cap amount not published)

  • Status not posted

    City of Mission Contain the Rain BMP Reimbursement

    City of Mission (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    Up to 50%: rain barrel $75 each (up to 2); native tree $150 each (up to 2); rain garden/native plantings $1,000; stream buffer/swale $1,000; cistern $1,000; permeable pavement $1,000

  • Status not posted

    City of Mission Hills Contain the Rain Cost Share

    City of Mission Hills (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    Up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to a project reimbursement cap (cap not published on the page)

  • Status not posted

    City of Overland Park Contain the Rain Cost-Share

    City of Overland Park (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenses, not to exceed a project reimbursement cap (cap amount not published)

  • Status not postedPlan required

    City of Shawnee Contain the Rain Cost Share

    City of Shawnee (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    50%: rain gardens, swales/buffers, cisterns, permeable pavement up to $1,000; rain barrels up to $75 each (max 2); native trees up to $150 each (max 2)

  • Status not postedPlan required

    Gardner BMP Cost Sharing Program

    City of Gardner (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

    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)

  • Status not posted

    Johnson County Stormwater Contain the Rain Cost Share

    Johnson County Stormwater Management Program (Public Works)

    Up to 50% of eligible expenses, not to exceed a project reimbursement cap (cap amount not published on the page)

  • Out of funds

    City of Lenexa Stormwater Cost Share Program

    City of Lenexa (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program grant)

    Up to 75% of eligible expenses; rain barrels max $110; native trees $225 per tree; total project max $1,500

    Up to $1,500 per household

Other Kansas programs

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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

Plan the project before you apply

Sow lays out your new planting on a photo of your yard and builds the plant list from plants suited to where you live.