Program Contact
Engineering & Public Works Department
Call: 515-278-3950
Email: stormwater@urbandale.org
More Details: Storm Water Grant Program
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Storm Water Grant
Helping you protect your property, and your wallet.
Got a soggy yard or erosion creeping in? Urbandale’s Storm Water Grant Program is here to help you stay ahead of stormwater problems before they become costly headaches. With financial assistance available, you can tackle drainage issues, protect your property, and improve the health of neighborhood streams and rivers.
Get reimbursed for fixing storm water problems—Urbandale’s grant program helps cover the cost of eligible improvements.
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most residents qualify for up to $10,000 in grants, sometimes more!
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We'll pay up to 50% of qualifying expenses
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Most residents can qualify for up to $10,000 in grants, sometimes even more!
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We'll pay up to 50% of qualifying expenses.
What is storm water?
It’s rain or melting snow that doesn’t soak into the ground. Instead, it runs off rooftops, driveways, and streets, picking up things like oil, fertilizer, and litter along the way. This polluted runoff flows straight into local waterways without being treated, often causing flooding and water quality problems.
Get reimbursed for fixing storm water problems—Urbandale’s grant program helps cover the cost of eligible improvements.
Storm Water Solutions
Here are some examples of what the grant can help fund:
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Installing drain tile to fix wet or soggy yards
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Controlling erosion or bank stabilization
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Removing silt from detention areas (if it returns the area to its original function)
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Updating outdated detention areas to meet current standards
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Soil quality restoration so it absorbs more water
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Planting native landscaping designed to manage rainwater
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Creating rain gardens that help soak up storm water
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Hiring professional engineering services for storm water planning
The City will reimburse up to 50 percent of the qualifying project costs, up to a maximum set for each type of project. This is an opportunity to invest in your property while reducing out-of-pocket costs. Note: The program does not fund interior repairs, aesthetic upgrades, sump pump work, or decorative landscaping.
Back yard before and after soil quality restoration. Photo credit: Melissa J., Urbandale resident
Before you start
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Check Eligibility: You must own property in Urbandale, pay the Storm Water Utility Fee, and have had a certificate of occupancy for at least one year.
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HOAs and Shared Properties: Homeowner Associations and larger property owners can apply. Some projects, like basin cleanouts or tile repairs, have limits on how often funding can be received.
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Confirm Before You Start: Contact City staff to make sure your project qualifies. Projects must be approved before any work begins or they won’t be eligible.
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Understand Reimbursement: The City reimburses up to 50% of qualifying out-of-pocket costs, including materials, permits, contractors, and engineering. Labor by the homeowner is not reimbursed. All work must comply with local and state regulations.
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Meet the Deadline: Projects approved in 2025 must be completed and submitted for reimbursement by the end of 2026.
Grant Funding Availability
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per individual single-family or townhome property, inclusive of any funds for Soil Quality Restoration (SQR)
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Program Contact
Engineering & Public Works Department
Call: 515-278-3950
Email: stormwater@urbandale.org
More Details: Storm Water Grant Program