How to Get the Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share Program
City of Prairie Village · Kansas City metro (Johnson County), KS
What you get
Reimburses Prairie Village property owners 50% of eligible expenses for rain gardens and pervious pavement (up to $1,000), rain barrels (up to $75 each, limit two), and native trees (up to $150 each, limit two). Program runs April 1 through October 31 annually, funded by a Johnson County grant; one stormwater technology facility per household per calendar year; first-come, first-served; 3-year maintenance commitment (City of Prairie Village; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden or pervious pavement, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2)
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Prairie Village customer
- Property located in: Prairie Village
- Prairie Village property owner
- Program runs April 1 through October 31 annually
- One project per household per calendar year; first-come, first-served
- 3-year maintenance commitment
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.
Application window: April 1 to October 31 annually
The application checklist
How to apply for the Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
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Fill in the application and submit it with your attachments
Applications open April 1. Fill in the fields here, gather the four required attachments (site map, project summary, cost summary or estimate, and schedule), make sure the property owner signs, then e
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After approval, get the initial inspection, then build
Once the city approves your application, contact Public Works at 913-385-4647 for the initial inspection before starting. Get any permits Public Works requires (a Drainage Permit or Right-of-Way Permi
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Final inspection, then submit the agreement and receipts
When the project is complete, call Public Works at 913-385-4647 for the final inspection. Then submit the Reimbursement and Maintenance Agreement (Public Works provides it) with your final receipts fo
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Maintain the practice for three years
The signed application commits you to maintaining the STF for three years after final approval, and the city may access the property to inspect and photograph the project.
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 Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share 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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