Contain the Rain- Stormwater Cost Share Program 2026
Roeland Park’s stormwater cost share program encourages residents to incorporate stormwater management strategies on their properties. These tactics reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.
Roeland Park budgets funds for a cost share program to offset the costs of stormwater management projects that capture, slow down, or soak up stormwater close to its source.
Funding is available to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. Projects that are required to meet stormwater treatment requirements of the City’s building and construction code will not receive funding. Applicants are responsible for ensuring projects follow City ordinances.
Applications will be accepted March 15, 2026-November 1, 2026. You must apply and be approved before completing the project in order to receive reimbursement.
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Eligible Projects:
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Rain and Pollinator Garden (Roeland Park will cover 50%, up to $1,000)
- Planting Native Landscaping reduces the amount of surface runoff that flows into our waterways. It helps rain infiltrate into the ground slowly to recharge streams, lakes, and wetlands at a more natural pace. Stormwater runoff that flows through native landscapes is filtered, and contaminants are removed by plants and soil, results in cleaner, safer water.
Rain Barrels (Roeland Park will cover 50%, up to $75 per barrel- limit 2)
- Rain barrels are barrels that capture water that would otherwise go down storm sewers. They can help divert and collect water from around your foundation to reduce foundation or flooding issues. The water collected may be used to water trees, flowers, gardens, etc.
Native Tree Plantings (Roeland Park will cover 50% of the cost, up to $150 per tree-limit 2)
- Native trees help reduce the amount of water runoff by taking up water from the soil through their roots. Compared to non-native trees, native trees are better adapted to our climate and require minimal maintenance, including water and fertilizer. Trees must be on this list to be approved.
Native Buffers (Roeland Park will cover 50%, up to $1,000)
- Buffer strips, sometimes called filter strips or biofilters, are gently sloped areas of vegetation and landscaping installed between or at the edge of impervious surfaces and turf areas. Stormwater runoff is captured and filtered through vegetated buffer strips instead of draining onto the street.
Native Swales (Roeland Park will over 50%, up to $1,000)
- Swales, sometimes called bioswales, are shallow, gently sloped vegetated open channels that slow down runoff, filter out stormwater pollutants and allow some infiltration to occur.
Permeable Pavement (Roeland Park will cover 50%, up to $1,000)
- Permeable pavement is a porous surface that catches precipitation, allowing it to slowly infiltrate into the soil. There are different types of permeable pavement. Permeable pavement should be used in areas that would otherwise be covered with an impermeable surface to be included in the cost share program.Apply Here