How to Get the Stormwater Cost-Share Program

What you get

Reimburses 50% of paid costs, up to $5,000, for residential stormwater and erosion-mitigation projects including rain gardens, bioswales, modified French drains, porous pavers, and grading. Native plants are preferred and no invasive species are allowed. Residential properties only; not available for new construction, redevelopment, or work in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas. City staff must be notified before work begins and given inspection access (City of Creve Coeur; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: 50% of paid costs, up to $5,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Creve Coeur customer
• Property located in: Creve Coeur
• Property owner applies (not a contractor); residential properties only
• Rain garden, bioswale, modified French drain, porous pavers, or grading that provides stormwater mitigation
• Native plants preferred; no invasive species
• Not new construction/redevelopment; no work in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas
• Notify City staff before work begins; provide inspection access

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 Creve Coeur 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.