Welcome to Rainplan
Pay for Your Project with Stormwater Incentives
Looking for ways to do a property project at the lowest cost? Type in your address to find local stormwater incentives!
The Benefits of Stormwater Projects
Lower Your Water Bills
Green infrastructure projects mean stormwater utility fee reductions each month.
Enhance your Ecosystem
Do your part to keep your neighborhood free of polluted water runoff and enhance landscaping with pollinator gardens!
Prevent Property Damage
Collecting rainwater off your roof or moving it away from your home can prevent your property from damage and ongoing maintenance.
What you can build with stormwater incentives
“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.
The Simple Solution
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
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!
Bio Retention
It’s plants!
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.
Stormwater Incentives FAQ
Frequently Asked
What are types of 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.
Are there minimum requirements 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!
What do I need to submit in order to get my eligible incentive?
Each program typically has an application process that lays out the specific process you need to follow to successfully obtain your incentive benefit. Typically you have to file an application so that the government can reserve the funds for you and make you of the specific requirements for that incentive program. Once you get confirmation that your project has been accepted and *approved (based on you completing the installation), you can start your project. Once your project is completed, you must complete the application process by signing that you accept and understand the maintenance requirements and schedule a final inspection.
Rainplan helps property owners receive their incentive benefits by streamlining the documentation needed for the application process, helping ensure that your installation meets all of the program’s requirements, assisting with selecting a qualified professional installer, and scheduling your final inspection to pass!
Is Rainplan a Contractor?
No, we match you with the best contractors in your area and help you navigate the installation process.