Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Ontario

Rain Ready Hamilton Rebate

Run by Green Venture, funded by the City of Hamilton

PausedLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $1,500 (rain gardens, rainwater collection and storage, bioswales and similar features) or up to $5,000 (permeable paving and green roofs)
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of single-family and multi-residential properties with six or fewer units in the City of Hamilton; renters may apply with the owner's signed letter. One rebate per property.
Where
Homes with six or fewer units in the City of Hamilton.
Status
Paused. 2026 application period closed; a limited number of projects are funded each year.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Build a rain garden, bioswale, soakaway pit, rainwater storage, permeable paving or green roof at home and get reimbursed for eligible costs.

Requirements

  • Attend at least one Rain Ready educational session
  • Apply during the application window and wait for approval before starting work; no retroactive rebates (except City rain barrel sale barrels used in a larger plan)
  • Only native plants count toward the rebate
  • Projects are scored on expected stormwater impact; property must be suitable (not too close to the foundation)
  • Your own labour cannot be expensed; contractors must be licensed with a public portfolio
  • Get all permits and utility locates
  • Submit completion photos, expense tracker and receipts by October 31

How to apply

  1. 1Attend a Green Venture Rain Ready educational session
  2. 2Submit the online application during the spring window
  3. 3If pre-approved, optionally book a Rain Coach consultation for quote and planting plan review
  4. 4Complete the project after approval
  5. 5Submit photos, the expense tracker and receipts by October 31 to receive your Rain Cheque

Timing and deadlines

2026: applications March 2 to April 22; approvals by May 4; expenses and reporting due October 31; cheques mailed by November 30

October 31, 2026 for 2026 projects

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Rain Ready Hamilton Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/green-venture-rain-ready-hamilton-rebate

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