Philadelphia Water Department Rain Check

Attend a required workshop, then get a free rain barrel installed, or cost-share on rain gardens, permeable pavers or painted metal downspout planters at your home.

• Attend a virtual workshop (about 50-minute presentation plus Q&A)
• Return the waiver from the follow-up email
• Cost-share tools require a $25 property consultation before installation
• Optional $25 Whole House Assessment to pick the right tool
• Residential properties in Philadelphia only

1. 1Register for a virtual Rain Check workshop (held January through October; dates usually posted about two weeks before each month)
2. 2Attend the workshop
3. 3Return the waiver included in the follow-up email
4. 4For a free rain barrel: request one and get added to the installation scheduling list
5. 5For cost-share tools: book the $25 property consultation, then installation is arranged

not published

• https://www.pwdraincheck.org/ (official page)
• https://hellogravel.com/incentives/pennsylvania/philadelphia-rain-check/

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 See something out of date?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