Heal Our Waterways Program - Cost-Share / Rebate Program (Developments, Businesses, and HOAs)

How it works

The City of Wilmington says the Heal Our Waterways cost-share program offers rebates for installation of large-scale stormwater solutions in the Bradley Creek and Hewletts Creek watersheds. It is first-come, first-served until funding runs out each fiscal year.

Projects must be approved before construction begins and must go beyond treatment required by state and local regulations to qualify.

What the money covers

The page lists large-scale stormwater solutions such as constructed wetlands, bioretention areas, infiltration basins, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting.

Amounts and matching

The page says rebates have doubled for 2025 and the maximum rebate is now up to $20,000, based on project type and size. No match percentage is stated.

How to apply

Interested applicants should book a consultation or fill out the form on the page if they are ready to apply for funding.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not give a specific end date, but says the program is first-come, first-served until funding runs out each fiscal year.