Rain gardens and stormwater projects · North Carolina

New Hanover SWCD Water Quality Improvement Program (NHC-WQIP)

Run by New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
County pays up to 50% of the cost of an approved device; resident matches 50%
Who qualifies
Residents of unincorporated New Hanover County who do not pay property taxes to a municipality.
Where
Residents of unincorporated New Hanover County who do not pay property tax to a municipality.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Install an approved stormwater best management practice (rain garden, swale, cistern and similar) on your property with the county paying up to half.

Requirements

  • Resident covers the 50% match by payment or pay-in-kind assisted labor during installation
  • Photos or videos of problem areas recommended with the application
  • Maintenance years not stated

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the application form linked on the program page
  2. 2Include photos or videos of stormwater problem areas
  3. 3Send to Soil and Water Department, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington NC 28403 (910-798-7130)

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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