Across the Des Moines metro, funding resources for stormwater management practices have been made available to you. Stormwater management practices or “Rainscaping Practices” include solutions such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and soil quality restoration.
Altoona
Ankeny
Des Moines
Johnston
Pleasant Hill
Urbandale
Waukee
West Des Moines
Windsor Heights
Clive
Polk County SWCD
Grimes
Iowa SRF
Polk City
Common Questions
How long will it take to get pre-approved for funding?
Each stormwater reimbursement program is different. Most programs can approve you within a week. However, some programs have special approval meetings, so getting pre-approval may take longer, depending on meeting dates. Please consult your city’s program manager for further information.
I can’t get a contractor to give me an estimate – what do I do?
Landscaping companies can get very busy during the peak construction and landscaping season. If you do not get an immediate response, try calling again or send a detailed email to the landscaping company. One of the best times to plan with a landscaping company is in the “off season” between late October-February. Do not be discouraged! More than 130 soil quality restoration projects have been installed across the Des Moines metro.
What happens after I get pre-approved?
Once your application has been pre-approved, you will be notified. Do not have any work completed until you have received official notification of your pre-approval. Once you have been pre-approved, you must take the following steps. Please note that each program is different and may have different requirements.
- It is up to you to schedule an installation date with your contractor.
- Once you have an installation date, notify your program manager.
- During or immediately after installation, notify your program manager of project installation/completion to get a final inspection. Inspections are required to get reimbursed.
- Pay your contractor and follow your city’s protocol for submitting final paid invoices and receipts.
- Most programs are able to process your reimbursement within 30 days.
Please consult your program manager for specific details about your city’s reimbursement program and processes.