Rain Check Applications Accepted October 1 – June 1
What is RainCheck?
The “RainCheck ideology” is a nationwide movement to help communities take action to increase stormwater infiltration into the ground. The more the rain can soak in, the more we can improve water quality in creeks, rivers and ultimately the oceans. Improved water quality supports more healthy and diverse plants and wildlife, improved recreational areas, and many drivers of the local economy.
RainCheck is an incentive rebate program designed to encourage homeowners to install specialized small-scale Best Management Practices (BMPs) that improve water quality and increase stormwater infiltration, thus protecting our valuable water resources. Through the RainCheck program, Sarasota County will pay property owners up to a certain amount for eligible (tangible) items in the installation of select BMPs proven to have water quality and quantity benefits:
- Rain gardens and bioswales
- Downspout planter boxes
- Impervious Replacement
- Modified Downspouts
To learn more about the program and these approved BMPs, check out our Green Infrastructure home page!
Unsure where to start? Contact the NEST Program Coordinator at raincheck@scgov.net
Ready to apply? Submit your application here!
For more information on eligible projects and rebate amounts available see the Sarasota County Rain Check site
