How to Get the Rain Garden Stormwater Utility Credit Rebate

What you get

An ongoing quarterly credit on the stormwater utility bill (not a one-time rebate): a savings of $8.34 per quarter for installing a rain garden of deep-rooted native vegetation that captures roof/impervious runoff, where about half of the property roof area drains to the garden. Apply by emailing storm@a2gov.org with the address and photos (City of Ann Arbor; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $8.34 per quarter (about $33/year) for a rain garden

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Ann Arbor customer
• Property located in: Ann Arbor
• Residential property in Ann Arbor
• Rain garden of deep-rooted native vegetation
• About half of roof area / downspouts drain to the garden
• Apply by email to storm@a2gov.org with photos

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 Ann Arbor 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.