How to Get the Stormwater Cost-Share Program

What you get

Covers 50% of the cost of a rain or pollinator garden up to $500, an engineered rain garden up to $1,000, native tree plantings up to $150 per tree (limit of two), and native buffers, swales, or infiltration trenches up to $1,000. Limit of one project per household per year. Native plants must be on the approved list unless pre-approved (City of Overland Park; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: 50% of cost; up to $500 for a rain or pollinator garden, $1,000 for an engineered rain garden, $150 per native tree (limit 2)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Overland Park customer
• Property located in: Overland Park
• Overland Park resident
• Limit of one project per household per year
• Native plants from the approved list (others need prior approval)
• Comply with City ordinances and HOA requirements if applicable
• Wait for email confirmation and City approval before beginning work

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 Overland Park 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.