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Rain Gardens
Why install a rain garden?
Rain gardens are a great, low-maintenance alternative to a lawn. They can be shaped and sized to fit your yard, provide habitat for local wildlife and pollinators, recharge groundwater and can assist with drainage issues that you may experience on your property.
Learn about our rebate program
Are you an Everett resident interested in installing a rain garden? The City of Everett offers up to a $2,500 rebate to homeowners who install an approved rain garden. Each rain garden is unique and project costs vary from garden to garden. The rebate may not cover 100% of the installation cost.
Rebate program timeline
The rebate program has an annual timetable based on installing a new rain garden in the fall. We kick off the rebate program with informational workshops in the early part of the year. Learn about the rebate timetable and where local rain gardens are located, view or download our brochure, Rain Gardens (PDF).
Join our mailing list to receive updates on our program offerings. Contact Apryl Hynes email or 425-257-8992.
Want to tour local rain gardens?
Check out a list of local rain gardens at the website, 12000 Rain Gardens.
Rain garden workshop dates for 2019.
Attend a free hour-long informational workshop to learn about rain gardens and how to qualify for the 2019 rebate program. No registration required. Look for our rain garden rebate flyer (PDF) in your February utility bill.
Workshop dates:
Saturday, March 16 • 10 a.m.
Everett Public Works
3200 Cedar St
Tuesday, March 19 • 7 p.m.
Eisenhower Middle School
10200 25th Ave SE
Tuesday, March 26 • 6:30 p.m.
Everett Public Library
2702 Hoyt Ave
View or download our brochure, Rain gardens (PDF).
Scroll through the tabs below for program information.
For more information, contact Apryl Hynes, Public Information & Education Specialist, email or 425-257-8992.
Please read through the information below to learn how to qualify for our rebate program. If you'd like a hard copy of the application, the Rain Garden Handbook for Western WA or the rebate packet, contact Apryl Hynes, Public Information & Education Specialist, email or 425-257-8992.
Rain garden documents
Application checklist (PDF)
Rain garden maintenance agreement (PDF)
Rain garden rebate packet (PDF)
View or download the additional information below for answers to FAQs and more.
Additional Information
Frequently asked questions (PDF)
Steps to receive a rebate (PDF)
Sample maintenance agreement (PDF)
List of rain garden professionals (PDF)