How to Get the RainSmart Reward Rebates

What you get

Rebates for rain gardens (up to $2,000), SupportScapes native plantings (75% of costs up to $1,000), rain barrels ($50 each, up to 10), and streambank restoration. SupportScapes replace turf and invasives with native plants; rain gardens capture rooftop runoff.

• Residential: Up to $5,000 total

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Chattanooga customer
• Property located in: Chattanooga
• Must be a City of Chattanooga resident within city limits
• Must be current on stormwater fees and property taxes
• 5-year maintenance agreement required
• Property must meet RainSmart maintenance requirements

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 Chattanooga 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.