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- 2-year residential pilot program offered through the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (OCWRC).
- Eligible properties must reside within the George W Kuhn Drain Drainage District (outlined on map below).
- Goal: RainSmart Rebates aims to promote environmental stewardship and help homeowner manage stormwater by offering a rebate for installing green stormwater information (rain gardens, rain barrels, trees) on their property.
- The program offers homeowners up to $2,000 for implementing sustainable stormwater practices. Eligible practices consist of planting of trees, rain barrel installation, or creating a rain garden.
Rebate
|
Project |
Details |
Rebate |
|---|---|---|
|
Rain Barrel |
Minimum 50 gallon/barrel; up to two barrels/property |
$125/barrel |
|
Rain Garden |
Minimum 75 Square feet; must consist of at least 75% native species |
$6/square foot |
|
Tree |
Minimum 5 feet tall; must be on the eligible tree list; up to two trees per property |
$250/tree |
Process:
- Step 1: Apply at WRC Website: https://www.oakgov.com/government/water-resources-commissioner/rainsmart-rebates
- Step 2: Site Assessment ($25 Application and review by CRWC)
- Step 3: Installation by Home Owner
- Step 4: Submit Rebate Request with form, receipts, photos
- Step 5: Receive Rebate
City of Birmingham Storm Water Utility Fee
- In 2016 the City adopted a Storm Water Utility Fee (Chapter 114, Article VI) for the volume of storm water that a property will discharge to the combined sewer.
- The City offers credits to property owners who reduce the amount of storm water runoff leaving a property by installing certain measures.
- Two of the measures the City will approve credits for are rain barrels and rain gardens, which are also part of the OCWRC RainSmart Rebates Program.
- Residents could obtain cost rebates from OCWRC for installation of rain barrels or rain gardens and apply for storm water credits from the City of Birmingham.