Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Washington

City of Shoreline Soak It Up Rebate for Rain Gardens and Native Landscapes

Run by City of Shoreline Surface Water Utility

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $5,600 for homeowners (based on project size); up to $14,000 for schools, businesses, faith-based and other large properties
Maximum
$5,600 per household
Who qualifies
Private property owners in the City of Shoreline whose site passes a required city site visit.
Where
Private property owners in the City of Shoreline whose site passes a city site visit.
Status
Seasonal. Site visits open now for 2027 funding; application due Jan 15, 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden and/or convert lawn, hardscape or invasive plants to a native landscape bed, then get reimbursed for eligible materials.

Requirements

  • Site visit between Sept 1 and Nov 25, 2026 required to apply for 2027 funding
  • Rain gardens 10 ft from foundations, 5 ft from utility lines, outside tree branch spread, with a safe overflow area; follow Rain Garden Handbook for Western WA
  • Follow Program Overview standards
  • Reimbursed only for eligible materials with itemized receipts and proof of payment; DIY labor not reimbursed
  • Maintenance covenant recorded on the property title; removal or non-maintenance can require repaying the rebate
  • Complete project by Dec 31, 2027 and request final inspection

The plan or design it asks for

Proposed site plan and plant list with the online application; rain garden calculator worksheet for rain gardens. Due Jan 15, 2027.

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 Shoreline's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Program Overview
  2. 2Request and complete a site visit Sept 1 to Nov 25, 2026
  3. 3Submit online application with site plan, plant list and rain garden calculator worksheet by Jan 15, 2027
  4. 4City notifies in Feb 2027 if funded (greatest community and environmental benefit funded first)
  5. 5Build project to program standards by Dec 31, 2027
  6. 6Request final inspection and submit receipts for reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

Funding decision Feb 2027; project completion by Dec 31, 2027

Site visit by Nov 25, 2026; application by Jan 15, 2027; completion by Dec 31, 2027

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

More programs near the same area