Rain gardens and stormwater projects · North Carolina

City of Raleigh Drainage Assistance Program

Run by City of Raleigh Stormwater

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
City-funded project (about $1.75 million per year program budget, about 10 projects per year); per-project amount not published
Who qualifies
Owners of residential, commercial or public property in Raleigh that receive runoff from public streets or public property and who will donate a permanent drainage easement.
Where
Raleigh property owners who receive public runoff and will donate a drainage easement.
Status
Open. Page updated Jul 2 2026; funding by priority score, not first come.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

City funds and builds a drainage project on your property to fix severe flooding or erosion caused by runoff from public streets or public property; you donate a permanent drainage easement.

Requirements

  • Own property in Raleigh
  • Runoff from public streets or property onto your property
  • Willing to donate a permanent drainage easement
  • Not eligible: nuisance yard flooding, standing water, landscaping or grading issues, minor erosion, runoff from neighbors, roof or gutter problems

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the Drainage Assistance Program Application online (response in 24-48 hours; call 919-996-3779 or email [email protected])
  2. 2City scores and ranks projects by severity
  3. 3Stormwater Management Advisory Commission and City Council approve about 10 projects per year
  4. 4Design and permitting (about 9 months to 1 year) then construction (about 6 months); easement required

Timing and deadlines

Design and permitting about 9-12 months or longer, construction about 6 months

Combining it with other programs

Properties that do not qualify may use the Stream Stabilization Program

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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