How to Apply for Boston, Massachusetts Water Rebates
Get BWSC sign-off and any required permits before you build. Grants offset project costs; credits cut up to 40% off your stormwater charge. Rain gardens with native plants qualify.
Application Steps
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Confirm eligibility and review samples
Make sure you are a BWSC stormwater customer in Boston, then review the sample grant and credit applications on the program page to understand the requirements.
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Permit and apply
Obtain any local, state, and federal permits the project needs, then submit the correct DocuSign application. Use the new-practice form for a project you have not built yet.
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Build the approved practice
Install the rain garden, bioswale, or permeable pavement after BWSC review. Plant rain gardens with native species that support stormwater management.
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Submit and receive funding
Submit your documentation to receive the grant toward project costs and the ongoing credit on your stormwater charge. Contact the stormwater team at 617-989-7899 or stormwaterinfo@bwsc.org with questions.
BWSC review and permits come before construction. Choosing the right application form and a native planting plan are what most people miss.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Boston, Massachusetts Water Rebates — full guide