How to Get the Rain Ready Alabama Rebate

What you get

Rain Ready Alabama, run by the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility with ADEM Section 319 Nonpoint Source funding, reimburses up to 75% of the cost of a rain garden, bioretention area, bioswale, permeable pavement, or rainwater harvesting system on a residential property. Eligibility is limited to ADEM-designated impaired watersheds with an approved watershed management plan, checked through an interactive eligibility map rather than a fixed city list. The standard reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per household; special projects with broader community impact may qualify for additional funding (Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: Up to 75% of project cost, capped at $2,500 per household

Are you eligible?

• Be a Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility (ADEM Section 319-funded) customer
• Property must fall within an ADEM-designated eligible watershed (confirm via the official eligibility map)
• Submit an Interest Form, then a full Application before starting work
• Complete an Implementation and Reimbursement Form after the project is built
• Funding availability varies from year to year. The 2026 round has ended and the program continues in 2027

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 Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility (ADEM Section 319-funded) 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.