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RiverSmart Homes
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment · State program
Rebates/cost-share for qualifying stormwater and flood-reducing improvements
DOEE’s RiverSmart Homes program helps District homeowners pay for and install green infrastructure that reduces stormwater and flooding impacts, such as rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable paving, and shade trees.
Program details
How it works
RiverSmart Homes is a District program that offers homeowners financial assistance to install approved stormwater management features on private property. The program is designed to reduce runoff, help manage flooding, and improve environmental conditions.
What the money covers
The official program materials describe eligible practices such as rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement, and shade trees. The program uses rebates and cost-sharing rather than an open-ended home-improvement grant.
Amounts and matching
The specific dollar amounts, reimbursement rules, and homeowner match requirements are not stated in the source page used here.
How to apply
Homeowners apply through DOEE using the program’s official process. The page directs residents to the program information and application materials.
Timing and deadlines
The page indicates the program is currently offered, but the source excerpt available here does not state a specific deadline or whether funding is capped for the current year.
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