The RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program offers rebates to property owners who install RainScapes techniques such as rain gardens, rain barrels, conservation landscaping and other approved projects that help control stormwater. This program is open to properties in Montgomery County outside the municipalities of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park.



The RainScapes Program is funded by the County's Water Quality Protection Charge.

OUR REBATES HAVE INCREASED!

Our new rebate maximums are now: Property Type Maximum Rebate (per parcel) Residential Property $7,500 Commercial, HOAs, multi-family, or institutional property $20,000

Am I Eligible for a Rebate?

Do you live in Montgomery County, MD outside the municipalities of Rockville, Gaithersburg and Takoma Park?

​Yes! Then continue to question 2.

No. Unfortunately, you are not eligibile for the County program. Contact your municipal government to see if they have their own program.

Have you reached the lifetime maximum rebate for your parcel?

No! Then continue on to question 3.

Yes. Unfortunately, you are not eligible for a rebate because you or a previous property owner already took advantage of the program. We commend your continued effort to reduce stormwater pollution!

I'm not sure. Each parcel can receive multiple rebates until the lifetime rebate maximum is reached. If you have questions about your rebate amount eligibility, email rainscapes@montgomerycountymd.gov

Has your project been pre-approved by the RainScapes program?

Yes! Congrats - you are ready to start your project and apply for your rebate.

No. RainScapes projects, except rain barrel projects, must be preapproved by RainScapes staff before applying for a rebate.



To all of our RainScapes participants,



We are working to continue the RainScapes program during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, due to the Stay at Home mandate, the RainScapes Program will not be conducting on-site inspections.



At this time, all preliminary inspections will involve using a video call on smart phone or tablet. If you do not have that capacity, please email us at: RainScapes@montgomerycountymd.gov.



Until further notice, all final inspections will only be done virtually. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Restrictions for RainScapes Rewards Rebates

Funds are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning on the first day of the fiscal year which begins on July 1st.

Projects that fulfill permit approval requirements for stormwater permits are not eligible

Pre-approval is required before installation of all projects, with the exception of rain barrels. Supporting documents specific to each rebate type will need to be submitted. This can happen before or after the preliminary inspection.

Project completion is expected within 6 months of approval date.

A Property Owner Agreement (POA) acknowledging receipt of public money spent on private property must be signed and submitted. (DEP will provide the document when you apply.)

A rebate is issued after the project passes a final inspection.

The rebated amount is based on project caps and cannot exceed the receipts submitted and all receipts and signed POA are returned to DEP. Sales tax will be deducted from all receipts.

​At the final inspection, you may receive a list of necessary changes to be made before a rebate can be issues.

Answer these questions to see if you are eligible for a RainScapes Rewards Rebate.

If you are not sure if you meet these criteria, email us at rainscapes@montgomerycountymd.gov.



*RainScapes will no longer offer a rebate for Tree Canopy Projects. Instead check out Tree Montgomery, to apply for a free tree!