How to Get the Best Management Practice Reimbursement Program
City of Pleasant Hill · Polk County, Iowa (Des Moines Metro), IA
What you get
The City of Pleasant Hill's Best Management Practice cost-share program reimburses installation of most BMPs (rain gardens, bioretention cells, permeable paver systems, native planting buffers/swales) up to 50% or $750, whichever is less, and rain barrels up to 50% or $75, whichever is less (one rain barrel reimbursement per address). Funding is first-come, subject to Community Development staff and director approval (City of Pleasant Hill; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: Up to 50% or $750, whichever is less
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Pleasant Hill customer
- Property located in: Pleasant Hill
- Property in Pleasant Hill, Iowa
- Community Development staff and director approval required
- First-come basis
- Eligible practices: rain gardens, bioretention cells, permeable paver systems, native planting buffers/swales
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Best Management Practice Reimbursement Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
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Send the application before you start, with three attachments
Fill in the application fields here and attach an itemized estimate of materials or services, a map or site plan showing the project location with a description, and a project schedule with the expect
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Wait for the pre-approval letter, then build
The City reviews your application and issues a pre-approval letter for qualified work. Once you have it, call Iowa One Call at 811 before construction, then build. Keep itemized invoices and proof of
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Submit invoices and schedule the final inspection
After the work is complete, submit itemized invoices with proof of payment and your project photos, and schedule the follow-up inspection with the City Stormwater Coordinator. City staff need access t
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Maintain the practice for three years
The funded practice must be maintained for a minimum of three years, and maintenance costs are yours. Note that a property receiving the maximum reimbursement is not eligible for more under this progr
The call below also unlocks the ready-to-file packet for this program in the app.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Best Management Practice Reimbursement Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
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