How to Get the RainSmart Rebates

What you get

Rebates for rain gardens (native plant depressions that absorb stormwater), rain barrels (30–100 gal), and tree plantings (up to 2 trees, 5 ft or taller). First-come, first-served pilot with $100,000/year.

• Residential: Up to $2,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner customer
• Homeowner within George W. Kuhn Drainage District (Oakland County)
• Site assessment through Clinton River Watershed Council
• Two-year pilot program; check eligibility at OakGov.com/RainSmart

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 Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner 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.