How to Get the Rain Garden Stormwater Utility Credit Rebate
City of Ann Arbor · Washtenaw County (Southeast Michigan), MI
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
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Rain Garden Stormwater Utility Credit
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with City of Ann Arbor before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with City of Ann Arbor and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send City of Ann Arbor the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Rain Garden Stormwater Utility Credit rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
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