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How to Apply for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Water Rebates

Attend the free workshop before anything else. Rain gardens pay $22 per sq ft and permeable pavers pay $20 per sq ft, each up to $2,500. The rain barrel is installed free.

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Attend the free workshop

    Register for and complete the free required virtual workshop. It covers stormwater management, the Rain Check tools, and the installation process. Nothing moves forward until this is done.

    Open the Rain Check site
  2. 2

    Schedule your site visit

    The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society sets up a property assessment. Plan to be present for about one to one and a half hours while a contractor runs an infiltration test and prepares the design.

  3. 3

    Install through PHS

    PHS contractors install the approved tool to Philadelphia Water Department stormwater standards. The rebate is applied as a reduced project cost, and the rain barrel is installed free.

The workshop and site visit come before any installation. Skipping the workshop is what stalls most applications.

Full Program Details

See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Water Rebates — full guide