How to Get the Stormwater (STF) Cost-Share Program

What you get

Provides a 50% match up to $1,000 for rain gardens, native plant swales and buffers, cisterns, and permeable pavement, plus $75 each (limit two) for native trees and rain barrels. Open to Kansas City, Kansas residents and property owners. Requires a pre-construction inspection before installation, a 3-year maintenance commitment, and property access for pre and post inspection (Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: 50% match; up to $1,000 for a rain garden or native plant swale, $75 per native tree (limit 2), $75 per rain barrel (limit 2)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas customer
• Property located in: Kansas City
• Kansas City, Kansas resident or property owner
• Eligible practice: rain garden, native plant swale/buffer, cistern, or permeable pavement
• First-come, first-served; pre-construction inspection before installation
• 3-year maintenance commitment; property access for pre and post inspection

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 Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas 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.