How to Get the BLUE BTV Residential Stormwater Rebate

What you get

Reimburses up to $2,000 to Burlington homeowners for approved stormwater practices, including rain gardens and native plantings that infiltrate stormwater (also dry wells, infiltration trenches, permeable pavers, and downspout disconnections). The rebate amount depends on which approved practice is installed, per the program's rebate schedule. Begins with a free property evaluation; an expert recommends practices and approved contractors, then the homeowner installs them and requests the rebate (BLUE / Lake Champlain Sea Grant with the City of Burlington; last verified August 2026).

• Residential: Up to $2,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a BLUE (Lake Champlain Sea Grant) / City of Burlington customer
• Property located in: Burlington
• Burlington residential property owner
• Request a free property evaluation first
• Install the recommended stormwater practices (rain garden, native infiltration planting, etc.)
• Homeowner may contribute some cost beyond the rebate

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 BLUE (Lake Champlain Sea Grant) / City of Burlington 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.