How to Apply for Bellingham, Washington Water Rebates
Apply and get approval before you start. Up to $2.00 per square foot improved, or $1.30 per square foot for the DIY native-landscaping tier. Property must sit in the Lake Whatcom watershed inside Bellingham city limits.
Application Steps
- 1
Confirm eligibility
Enter your address on the Lake Whatcom HIP site to confirm the property is in the watershed inside Bellingham city limits.
Open the Lake Whatcom HIP site - 2
Attend a consultation and plan
Attend a workshop or consultation and select your improvements with program staff. Get approval before you start any work.
- 3
Complete the project
Mulch and replant eligible lawn area with native plants, or install the approved rain garden. Take photos and keep itemized receipts.
- 4
Submit for reimbursement
Submit your documentation to receive up to $2.00 per square foot improved, or $1.30 per square foot under the DIY Native Landscaping tier.
The consultation and approval come before any digging. Confirming watershed eligibility and planting natives are what most people miss.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Bellingham, Washington Water Rebates — full guide