Residential Drainage Assistance Program

  1. Residential Drainage Assistance Program Policy
  2. Application Form
  3. Residential Drainage Flyers

Purpose/Policy Adoption: 

Proper yard drainage on private property is important for aesthetic, public health, and quality of life issues.  Over time, ground settling, filling, landscaping, fences, sheds, and other “backyard” improvements alter originally designed or intended drainage patterns.  The problem can be further exacerbated by other private property improvements such as building additions, patios, pools and pool decks, sidewalks, and other accessory buildings or improvements on an owner’s or their neighbors’ properties.   

The City has adopted a Single-Family Residential Drainage Assistance Program (“Program”).  The Program targets City assistance to owners of owner-occupied single-family home properties that continue to experience significant standing water 48 hours or more AFTER a rain event has concluded (the “48-hour rule”). 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

If your property continues to have standing water 48 hours or more after a rain event ends, you may be eligible for technical and/or financial reimbursement from the City in the form of a reimbursement up to 40% of the project costs, not to exceed $2,000 Enhanced funding is available for qualified income owners. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

The City will accept applications from eligible properties through June 1. 

Applications must be jointly filed by at least 3 adjoining properties, with all owners agreeing to participate in the program.  The application form can be found on the APPLICATION FORM tab of this page.