How to Get the Stormwater BMP Reimbursement Program

What you get

The City of West Branch's Stormwater BMP Reimbursement Program reimburses residential property owners up to $500 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less, for an approved best-management-practice project: rain garden, bio-retention, porous pavement, or soil quality restoration. Applicants must schedule a pre-project appointment with the Stormwater Coordinator and get the project approved before work begins; reimbursement follows submission of receipts and a signed maintenance agreement (City of West Branch; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: Up to $500 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of West Branch customer
• Property located in: West Branch
• Property in West Branch, Iowa
• Schedule an on-site appointment and get project approved by the Stormwater Coordinator before starting work
• Submit final receipts and a signed maintenance agreement for reimbursement
• Eligible practices: rain garden, bio-retention, porous pavement, soil quality restoration

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 West Branch 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.