How to Get the Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share Program
City of Westwood · Kansas City metro (Johnson County), KS
What you get
Reimburses Westwood, Kansas property owners up to 50% of eligible expenses for a rain or pollinator garden (up to $1,000), rain barrels (up to $75 each, limit two), and native trees (up to $150 each, limit two) (City of Westwood; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain/pollinator garden, $75 per rain barrel (limit 2), $150 per native tree (limit 2)
Are you eligible?
- Be a City of Westwood customer
- Property located in: Westwood
- Westwood, Kansas property owner
- Apply and be approved before starting work
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 Contain the Rain Stormwater Cost-Share Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Apply through Johnson County and wait for approval
Westwood applies through the county. Prepare a map or site plan with approximate dimensions, a project summary listing your plant types, and your cost numbers, then submit the county's Contain the Rai
- 2
Build the approved project by October 31
After approval, install the project. Use plants and trees from the county's approved lists, keep every receipt, and photograph the finished work. The county may access the property before, during, and
- 3
Submit final costs and photos for final approval
Submit all final costs including receipts, plus your photos, for final approval. The city or county authorizes payment once the project is complete and approved. Expect a possible follow-up inspection
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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