Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Washington

City of Kirkland Yard Smart Rain Rewards

Run by City of Kirkland Surface Water Utility

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Single-family: 75% of contractor costs or 100% of DIY costs, up to $5,000; standard projects $7.50 per sq ft of impervious surface managed
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Kirkland property owners within the program eligibility area; multifamily and non-residential up to $10,000 (not residential).
Where
Property owners in the City of Kirkland within the program eligibility area.
Status
Seasonal. All projects must be installed by Nov 30, 2026; funding status not stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden, rain capture cistern, native landscaping or some permeable pavers that disconnect impervious surface from the city stormwater system.

Requirements

  • Free 45-60 minute on-site consultation required before any rebate
  • Standard projects must disconnect at least 400 sq ft of impervious surface from the city stormwater system
  • Project approval form before building
  • City inspection after completion
  • Submit Project Rebate Packet with attachments

The plan or design it asks for

Staff provide a written report with site-specific options; project approval form required before build.

Native plant lists for the area: Kirkland

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 City of Kirkland's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Schedule a free consultation at kirklandwa.gov/YardSmart
  2. 2Choose a project from staff recommendations
  3. 3Receive written report and submit approval form, then build
  4. 4Notify staff for inspection when done
  5. 5After final approval submit Project Rebate Packet; check issued after review

Timing and deadlines

not published

Install by November 30, 2026

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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