Howard County Stormwater Management Reimbursement Programs

How it works

Howard County’s stormwater fee reimbursement program pays back property owners for eligible stormwater-related improvements. The legislation excerpt states the County may grant reimbursements for practices installed by a licensed contractor and that these reimbursements are tied to stormwater management, storm drain, and water quality benefits.

What the money covers

The source excerpt specifically identifies rainwater harvesting and other stormwater practices. It also states that the County may reimburse for practices installed by a licensed contractor. The excerpt I found does not provide the full list of practices in a homeowner-friendly table, but it does show that some practices have different residential and non-residential caps.

Amounts and matching

• The excerpt shows rainwater harvesting can be reimbursed up to 75% of cost, capped at $10,000 for one tier and $20,000 for another tier, with gallon-based caps also shown in the legislation text.
• It also shows a hardship path for residential owners: up to 100% reimbursement, less $1, if the owner requests hardship assistance at the time the project application is submitted.
• To qualify for hardship assistance, household income must be 350% or less of the federal poverty level, adjusted for family size.

How to apply

The excerpt says the owner must request hardship assistance at the time the project application is submitted. It also says the property owner must submit proof that the selected contractor attended a PICP training course through ICPI or provide the contractor’s portfolio showing at least 5 permeable projects and references.

Timing and deadlines

The excerpt I found does not state a general opening date, closing date, or waiting list. It appears to be an ongoing county reimbursement program, but the specific current status is not stated in the excerpt.