How to Get the Stormwater Reimbursement Program

What you get

Reimburses up to a 50% match on BMPs constructed, with a maximum of $1,800 per property address, for rain gardens, native landscaping, soil-quality restoration, and other BMPs (rain barrels capped at $75). City approval required before work begins; reimbursement after costs are incurred (City of Ankeny; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 50% match, max $1,800 per property address

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Ankeny customer
• Property located in: Ankeny
• Property within the City of Ankeny
• Rain garden, native landscaping, soil-quality restoration, or other BMP
• City approval required before work begins
• Reimbursement after costs incurred

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 Ankeny 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.