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Durham, North Carolina Water Rebates

The Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) is a state-funded, voluntary program run by the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District. It reimburses up to 75% of the average installation cost of conservation practices like rain gardens, bioretention areas, cisterns, permeable pavement, and stormwater wetlands. A staff member assesses your property first to identify a documented natural resource concern and to design and size the practice.

Up to 75% of costs

CCAP Cost-Share

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How to apply

  1. Confirm you own property in Durham County developed at least three years ago
  2. Contact Durham Soil and Water at 919-560-0558 to schedule a site assessment
  3. Meet with staff to identify the resource concern and have them design and size the practice
  4. Install the approved practice to the district specifications
  5. Submit receipts after staff verify the installation to receive up to 75% reimbursement

What you'll need

  • Proof of Durham County property ownership
  • Site assessment notes from Durham Soil and Water staff
  • Approved practice design and specifications
  • Itemized receipts for the installed practice
  • Staff verification of the completed installation

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't install before the assessment. Staff have to identify the resource concern and design the practice for it to qualify.
  • Don't substitute your own design. CCAP reimburses practices designed and sized by the district to the program specifications.
  • Don't lose your receipts. Reimbursement is based on documented installation costs verified by staff.

Durham Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Durham CCAP reimburse?
Up to 75% of the average installation cost of approved conservation practices, including rain gardens, bioretention areas, and cisterns (Durham Soil and Water Conservation District, verified June 2026).
Do I design the rain garden myself?
No. Durham Soil and Water staff design and size the practice during the assessment, so it meets the program specifications and qualifies for reimbursement.
What has to happen before I can get cost-share?
Staff have to assess your property and identify a documented natural resource concern. The site also has to have been developed for at least three years.
Do native plants qualify?
Yes. Rain gardens and bioretention areas planted with natives are approved practices, and natives suit the wet-then-dry conditions well.

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