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Chattanooga RainSmart Reward Rebates - Rain Barrels

Run by City of Chattanooga Stormwater (RainSmart)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$50 per rain barrel, up to 10 barrels per property
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
City of Chattanooga residents and/or property owners within city limits, current on stormwater fee and taxes.
Where
Chattanooga residents and property owners within city limits who are current on stormwater fee and taxes.
Status
Open. Page lists no closure or funding-exhausted notice (accessed 2026-10-17)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install rain barrels at your Chattanooga home to capture roof runoff.

Requirements

  • Be a City of Chattanooga resident and/or own property within city limits
  • Be up to date on stormwater fee and taxes
  • Sign the Homeowners Agreement (includes 5-year maintenance agreement); a renter's property owner must also sign
  • Meet required project specifications
  • Maintain property per RainSmart Property Maintenance Requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Review the Homeowners Agreement and RainSmart Property Maintenance Requirements linked on the program page
  2. 2Complete the Apply Now online form (Google Form) linked on the page
  3. 3Questions: Stormwater (423) 643-5877 or RainSmart Program Manager (423) 643-6049

Timing and deadlines

not published

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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