How to Get the EMSWCD Rain Garden Cost-Share (CLIP) Rebate
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District · East Multnomah County (Portland metro), OR
What you get
Funds up to 75% of the cost of a rain garden, to a maximum of $5 per square foot or $5,000 total, whichever is less. Limited to private residential property within the City of Gresham Downspout Disconnect zone; begins with a site assessment scheduled through the district Senior Urban Conservationist (East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District; last verified June 2026).
- Residential: Up to 75%, max $5/sq ft or $5,000
Are you eligible?
- Be a East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District customer
- Property located in: Gresham
- Private residential property within the City of Gresham Downspout Disconnect zone
- Schedule a site assessment with the EMSWCD Senior Urban Conservationist
- No online application - the process begins with the site visit
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
The application checklist
How to apply for the EMSWCD Rain Garden Cost-Share (CLIP)
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the EMSWCD Rain Garden Cost-Share (CLIP) rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
Every program listed cites its official source, and each program page shows the date we last verified it against that source. Program details change throughout the year, so always confirm requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with the program before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.
See a problem with a program? Report it
Programs change throughout the year. If something here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the provider.
What people report after they apply
We ask people who filed EMSWCD Rain Garden Cost-Share (CLIP) whether it was approved, what they were paid, and how many days it took. A public payout time appears here only after 5 reports include a day count. Your dollar amount is stored and is not published on this page.