How to Get the Catch the Rain Residential Green Infrastructure Rebate

What you get

Reimburses 50% of project costs up to $2,500 for residential green-infrastructure projects: rain gardens, conservation landscaping, native tree plantings (canopy, riparian buffer, or shade), and de-paving / permeable pavement retrofits. Requires a Landowner Agreement with PA DEP and a 20-year maintenance commitment; first-come, first-served while funds last (Chester County Water Resources Authority; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 50% of project costs, up to $2,500

Are you eligible?

• Be a Chester County Water Resources Authority customer
• Property located in: West Chester, Coatesville, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Kennett Square
• Own a residential property in Chester County
• Install a qualifying practice: rain garden, conservation landscaping, native tree planting, or de-paving / permeable pavement
• Project implemented only after acceptance into the program
• Landowner Agreement with PA DEP and a 20-year maintenance commitment
• First-come, first-served while funds last

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 Chester County Water Resources Authority 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.