How to Apply for Royal Oak, Michigan Water Rebates
Check the eligibility area first. Rain gardens are $6 per sq ft and must be 75% Michigan-native plants. Submit the rain garden design to rainsmart@oakgov.com for approval before installing. Total cap is $2,000 per property.
Application Steps
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Confirm eligibility and apply
Check that your property is in the RainSmart eligibility area, then apply and pay the $25 site assessment fee.
Open the RainSmart page - 2
Complete the site visit
Staff from the Clinton River Watershed Council or Friends of the Rouge visit your property to figure out which practice fits best.
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Get your rain garden design approved
Submit your rain garden plan to rainsmart@oakgov.com for approval before installing. The design has to use at least 75% Michigan-native plants.
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Install and submit for the rebate
Install the rain garden, rain barrels, or trees, then submit documentation to receive $6 per square foot, $125 per barrel, and $250 per tree, up to $2,000 per property.
The design approval step and the 75% native requirement are where rain gardens stall. Get the plan signed off before you dig, and apply early since the pilot is first-come, first-served.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Royal Oak, Michigan Water Rebates — full guide