How to Get the Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share Program

What you get

Reimburses Leawood property owners 50% of the project cost for a rain garden, stream buffer, or bioswale (no more than $1,000), native trees (no more than $150 each, limit two), or rain barrels (50% of cost, up to $75 each). Requires a 3-year BMP maintenance commitment; repayment of funds if the practice is not maintained (City of Leawood; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden, stream buffer, or bioswale, $150 per native tree (limit 2), $75 per rain barrel (limit 2)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Leawood customer
• Property located in: Leawood
• Leawood property owner
• 3-year BMP maintenance commitment; funds must be repaid if not maintained
• City requires property access for evaluation and inspection

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 Leawood 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.