How to Get the WPRF Stormwater Fee Credit Rebate

What you get

An ongoing annual credit on the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fee (not a one-time rebate): up to 50% for on-site practices providing water-quality treatment (rain gardens qualify; minimum 1 inch of rainfall treated for full credit). The credit continues annually while the practice is maintained and passes County inspection (Anne Arundel County BWPR; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 50% of the Watershed Protection & Restoration Fee

Are you eligible?

• Be a Anne Arundel County (Watershed Protection & Restoration) customer
• Property located in: Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Severna Park
• Property in Anne Arundel County
• On-site water-quality practice such as a rain garden
• Pass County inspection; credit reapplied annually while maintained

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 Anne Arundel County (Watershed Protection & Restoration) 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.