Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Vermont
BLUE BTV Green Stormwater Rebates
Run by BLUE BTV (UVM Lake Champlain Sea Grant with City of Burlington)
- What you get
- Rain barrel/cistern up to $125; water bars up to $400; vegetated swale up to $400; rooftop (gutter) disconnection up to $500; impervious surface removal $250-$1,000; dry well, infiltration trench/basin, trench drain, rain garden/bioretention each up to $1,500; permeable pavers up to $2,000; site maximum $2,000
- Maximum
- $2,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Burlington residential property owners (2026 season chart); Wards 2 and 3 are high priority but other properties are assessed. Work must not already be installed.
- Where
- Residential property owners in the City of Burlington, Vermont.
- Status
- Open. 2026 season rebate chart published; funding level not stated.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Get a free site evaluation, have your design approved by BLUE staff, then install rain barrels/cisterns, rain gardens, dry wells, permeable pavers, downspout disconnection, swales, impervious surface removal and similar practices to earn a rebate.
Requirements
- Free BLUE evaluation of the property
- Designs must follow the BLUE BTV Basis of Design standards, documented throughout design
- Get BLUE staff approval of designs BEFORE implementing
- Practices already installed do not qualify
- Renter/DIY vs contractor rules not published on pages read
The plan or design it asks for
Design must meet the Basis of Design guide and be approved by BLUE staff ([email protected]) before construction.
Native plant lists for the area: Burlington
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 BLUE BTV's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Sign up for a free BLUE BTV stormwater assessment via the City stormwater assessments page
- 2BLUE staff assess your property and send suggested practices
- 3Submit your design to BLUE staff ([email protected]) for approval
- 4Install per the Basis of Design standards and document the work
- 5Receive the City of Burlington rebate (payment timing not published)
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/blue-rebates-and-designs/ (official page)
- https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/blue-btv-faqs/
- https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/sites/default/files/uploads/BLUE%20Rebate%20Amount%20Chart_2026.pdf
- https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/385/Stormwater-Assessments
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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