How to Get the Rain Garden Incentive Program

What you get

Reimburses up to $400 for building a new rain garden on an existing developed property. New development and permit-required rain gardens are not eligible. Apply with the city Rain Garden Incentive Application (City of Olympia Storm & Surface Water Utility; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to $400 reimbursement

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Olympia (Storm & Surface Water Utility) customer
• Property located in: Olympia
• Property within City of Olympia
• New rain garden on an existing developed property (new development and permit-required rain gardens are ineligible)
• Submit the Rain Garden Incentive Application

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.