How to Get the Rain Garden Incentive Program
Fort Wayne City Utilities · Allen County, IN
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
Before you start
Part of Fort Wayne City Utilities "City of 1,000 Rain Gardens" initiative. Distinct from the Allen County SWCD conservation programs already in the directory.
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
Do the conversion
Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.
- 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.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Rain Garden Incentive Program
These are the steps this application actually takes. The Pollinator Patch app walks you through each one free, with reminders and a photo locker.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with Fort Wayne City Utilities before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with Fort Wayne City Utilities 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 Fort Wayne City Utilities the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
In the app
Track this rebate free in the Pollinator Patch app
Free step-by-step guidance for the Rain Garden Incentive Program, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos, receipts, and notes together for the months a rebate takes.
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.