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Stormwater BMP Material Assistance Program

City of Dubuque Engineering Department · City program

Up to $1,000 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less; materials only.

The City of Dubuque reimburses residents for stormwater BMP materials for qualifying runoff-reduction projects. The program pays up to $1,000 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less, and materials are the only eligible expense.

Opens: July 1, 2026
Closes: June 30, 2027
Last verified: August 31, 2026

Program details

How it works

The City of Dubuque has a Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Material Assistance Program to encourage residents to make improvements on their property that reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff from the site.

What the money covers

Assistance is for materials only. The page lists these qualifying project types:

  • Rain gardens
  • Bio-retention swales
  • Permeable paving systems
  • Streambank restoration

Amounts and matching

  • The City may reimburse up to $1,000, or
  • 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
  • Property owners are responsible for all implementation of the project.

Timing and deadlines

  • Funding is limited.
  • Funding is renewed on a fiscal year basis from July 1 through June 30.

How to apply

  • Residents must complete a Stormwater BMP Material Assistance Application.
  • For questions, contact the Engineering Department at (563) 589-4270.

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