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New Orleans, Louisiana Water Rebates

NORA's Community Adaptation Program installs residential stormwater green infrastructure at no cost to income-qualified homeowners in the Gentilly area of New Orleans. Eligible homes receive up to $25,000 worth of improvements, with average awards between $10,000 and $25,000. Practices include rain gardens, permeable pavement, stormwater planter boxes, infiltration trenches, rain barrels, and tree plantings. The program is income-limited, so household income has to fall at or below the threshold NORA sets.

Up to $25,000

Community Adaptation Program

Open the official program site

How to apply

  1. Confirm your home is in the Gentilly intake area on the NORA program page
  2. Confirm household income is at or below the program threshold
  3. Apply through NORA and provide income documentation
  4. Work with NORA on a site assessment to select green infrastructure options
  5. NORA installs the approved improvements at no cost

What you'll need

  • Proof of owner-occupancy
  • Household income documentation
  • Service-area confirmation

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Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't assume you qualify on location alone. The program is income-limited and intake areas change, so confirm both before applying.
  • Don't pay a contractor up front. NORA installs the improvements at no cost to eligible homeowners.
  • Don't skip the income documentation. Eligibility depends on household income at or below the threshold.

New Orleans Water Rebate FAQs

How much is the NORA Community Adaptation Program worth?
Up to $25,000 in residential stormwater green infrastructure, installed at no cost, with average awards between $10,000 and $25,000 for income-qualified Gentilly homeowners (New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, verified June 2026).
Who qualifies for the program?
Owner-occupied single-family homes in the Gentilly intake area with household income at or below the program threshold. NORA and the City have announced a citywide expansion, so check the program page for current areas.
What improvements are covered?
Rain gardens, permeable pavement, stormwater planter boxes, infiltration trenches, rain barrels, and tree plantings, chosen during a NORA site assessment.
Does the homeowner pay anything?
No. NORA installs the approved improvements at no cost to eligible homeowners.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.