How to Apply for Charlotte, North Carolina Water Rebates
Submit an interest form and get a site assessment before installing. The program pays 75% of allowable costs, up to $7,500, for approved practices like rain gardens in Charlotte and unincorporated Mecklenburg County.
Application Steps
- 1
Submit the interest form
Complete the interest form as the first step. District staff review forms and property maps to decide whether a site assessment makes sense.
Open the Urban Cost Share page - 2
Get a site assessment
District staff schedule a site assessment to confirm an erosion or runoff issue and help match an approved Best Management Practice such as a rain garden.
- 3
Get approved before installing
Wait for project approval before you install anything. Approval is what locks in the 75% cost share, up to $7,500.
- 4
Install and reimburse
Install the approved practice with native plants, keep itemized receipts, and complete the reimbursement of 75% of allowable costs.
This is a reimbursement program tied to an approved practice. The interest form and site assessment are what gate the money, so start there before buying plants.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Charlotte, North Carolina Water Rebates — full guide