Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Pennsylvania

Chester County Catch the Rain Residential Rebate

Run by Chester County Water Resources Authority (funded by PA DEP Growing Greener Plus)

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% of project costs up to $2,500
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of residential property in Chester County (outside White Clay Creek watershed, which has its own program)
Where
Residential property owners in Chester County, outside the White Clay Creek watershed, which has its own program.
Status
Seasonal. Spring/Summer 2026 round closed June 30; Fall round anticipated to open in September, pending funds (page accessed 2026-10-17, fall status not confirmed)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install rain gardens, conservation landscaping, canopy/riparian buffer/shade tree plantings, or de-paving/permeable pavement on your residential property

Requirements

  • Own the property
  • Only projects implemented after acceptance are eligible
  • Sign PA DEP Landowner Agreement
  • Maintain projects at least 20 years
  • First-come first-served, limited funding
  • Submit all receipts as one package; DIY or contractor

The plan or design it asks for

After acceptance, CCWRA arranges a landscape professional site visit and a conceptual plan; owner chooses projects from it before installing

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 Chester County Water Resources Authority's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm eligibility (check watershed on ChescoViews)
  2. 2Submit online application
  3. 3If accepted, CCWRA schedules a site visit with a landscape professional
  4. 4Review conceptual plan and choose projects
  5. 5Install projects (contractor or DIY)
  6. 6Submit all receipts as a single package
  7. 7Schedule final inspection with CCWRA
  8. 8Receive rebate and maintenance plan

Timing and deadlines

Applicants notified about 4-6 weeks after round closes; payment timing not published

Spring 2026 round closed June 30, 2026

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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