How to Get the Rain Garden Incentive Program

What you get

Cash incentive of $2.00 per square foot of rain garden installed, up to a maximum of $250 per property. Limited to residential property owners inside Fort Wayne city limits; one incentive per property, and the owner must file a W-9 with City Utilities (Fort Wayne City Utilities; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft of rain garden, up to $250

Are you eligible?

• Be a Fort Wayne City Utilities customer
• Property located in: Fort Wayne
• Residential property owner inside Fort Wayne city limits
• One incentive per property
• File a W-9 IRS form with City Utilities
• Submit the completed application to catchingrain@cityoffortwayne.org

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

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

2. 2

   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.