How to Get the Contain the Rain Rebate

What you get

Cost-share reimbursement for rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, native trees, native plants, native plant swales, floating wetlands, and impervious pavement removal. Up to 50% of installation and material costs.

• Residential: 50% of eligible expenses (project caps vary by city)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Johnson County Stormwater Management Program customer
• Must reside in a participating Johnson County city or unincorporated county
• Pre-approval required before starting work
• Each city administers its own funding; check city-specific caps and deadlines
• Applications typically open in spring

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 Johnson County Stormwater Management Program 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.