How to Get the Residential Stormwater Fee Credit Rebate

What you get

An ongoing credit on the stormwater utility fee (not a one-time rebate): combined eligible credits, including rain gardens / bioretention on single-family and townhome lots, reduce the fee by up to 50%. Apply annually December 1 to February 15 (City of Alexandria; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 50% off the stormwater utility fee

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Alexandria customer
• Property located in: Alexandria
• Single-family or townhome property in Alexandria
• Rain garden / bioretention practice
• Apply annually Dec 1 to Feb 15

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Alexandria and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.