Welcome to Rainplan DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Find Property Improvement Incentives in the DC/Maryland/Virginia Area
The DMV area has grants, rebates, and more for stormwater projects on private property! Type in your address to find DMV stormwater programs!
Upgrade Your Property Value with Stormwater
Lower Your Water Bills
Use less city water and get stormwater fee reductions each month.
Enhance your Ecosystem
Richer soils and landscaping that doesn’t die.
Prevent Property Damage
Collecting rain water off your roof can prevent your property from flooding and creating damage.
The DMV area has grants, rebates, and more for stormwater projects on private property! Type in your address to find DMV stormwater programs!
“I had such a positive experience with the incentive system that I’m like “why not do something else to my house? I would love to work with Rainplan again.”
how it works
Discover, Connect, Relax
We are streamlining the process of upgrading private properties to productive landscapes.
Discover New Tools
Interested in finding out what rainwater capture system is best for you? Explore our technologies, education database, and when you’re ready find local incentive programs that will pay you back for your project.
Connect with a Service Provider
Use our tools to save you time like the Virtual Site Planner. Talking with one of our Rainplanners can help you make informed decisions and understand what’s possible within your budget.
Relax and Read Proposals
Whether you fill out your Rainplan or not, you can list your project on our platform for local green contractors to review and send you project proposals and bids. We vetted them, and now you just need to select.
Best Delivery
We’ll Do The
Heavy Lifting
“This was a streamlined way to explore the process and see if we qualify. We were aware that the DC government is supportive of creating incentives, and we went through that process, but the Rainplan was another piece of it and even better with the help and support of the team to do all the steps”.
Best Way to Plan
We’ll Do The
Heavy Lifting
“This was a streamlined way to explore the process and see if we qualify. We were aware that the DC government is supportive of creating incentives, and we went through that process, but the Rainplan was another piece of it and even better with the help and support of the team to do all the steps”.
THAT BMP* ENERGY
MORE Green Infrastructure
*Best Management Practices
Dry Well
Have flooding issues? Dig down deep to solve your problem.
Dry Creek
Between a rock and a hard place? Move problems away from you.
Green Roof
Shingle no more! Settle down and commit to stopping water runoff with a fancy roof that lasts 2x longer.
Bio Retention
It’s plants!
Rain Harvesting FAQ
Frequently Asked
Is collecting rainwater illegal in my state?
We hear this all the time. “You can’t collect rainwater in my state or city because it’s illegal.” This used to be the case in some areas because cities were trying to prevent mosquito populations, and some water runoff is necessary for cleaning streets and moving mass through combined sewers. HOWEVER, it is not illegal in any US state to collect rainwater, but many areas have specific rules before you can install a rain barrel and how much rain you are allowed to collect each year.
I can install a rain barrel myself. Why do I need Rainplan?
You absolutely can install a rain barrel yourself, and there are many youtube videos to show you how. Yet, if you don’t have a certain downspout, this can get tricky. Also, in some cases where your foundation has a slope or you want to install a drip irrigation system, we recommend a contractor. If you want to install a cistern, you will need a contractor (even for the above-ground variety) because they need to design and pour the foundation. We can help get you a rebate for all these projects and send you qualified and vetted green infrastructure contractors in your area. Why stress about it when you can have someone else do that?
Is Rainplan a Contractor?
No, we match you with the best contractors in your area and help you navigate the installation process.
What exactly does Rainplan do?
We created an online platform that combines the information you need with access and speed to get your project started faster than the old standard process. We find you incentives, pre-qualify your property for an incentive based on your goals, discuss the potential for your project ideas with a virtual site visit, and can connect you to contractors. Is no incentive available to you? We can finance projects in the DMV area with our Green Spending Advance. Set up a payment plan, pay us back with incentive checks, and we’ll handle payment to contractors.
What are stormwater incentives?
If you want a deeper dive, we suggest reading our blog about incentives.
Types of stormwater incentives are:
- Grants
- Utility Fee Reductions
- Expedited permitting
- Rebates
- Subsidies
- Lower cost materials (rain barrels at a discount for example.)
The incentive amount and what you get vary based on your city. Most of our customers do rebate programs and stormwater fee reductions. For commercial developers, expedited permitting, fee reductions, and stormwater retention credits are used.
Is there a minimum requirement for an incentive?
Each incentive program is different and has its own unique standards and requirements based on the local government or region offering the incentive. Some programs will require a minimum project size of your rain garden or permeable pavers, some may require a minimum of impervious area to be treated. It varies from incentive program to incentive program.
Rainplan helps you discover what incentive programs your property is eligible for and understand the program’s specific requirements to ensure you maximize and receive your benefits!
