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Rain Ready Ottawa
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Grant and Funding
Overview
Rain Ready Ottawa provides rebates of up to $5,000 to support residents in implementing rainwater management projects on their properties. Eligible activities include downspout redirection, rain garden installation, soakaway pits, permeable pavements, and certified landscape designs, all aimed at reducing the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
- Installation of rain gardens to manage rainwater on the property.
- Redirection of downspouts to reduce runoff and prevent basement flooding.
- Construction of soakaway pits to promote rainwater infiltration into the ground.
- Implementation of permeable pavement solutions to reduce runoff from driveways and other hard surfaces.
- Development of certified landscape designs focused on stormwater management.
Eligibility
- The property must be located within the City of Ottawa's Priority Stormwater Retrofit Area to be eligible for rebates.
- The applicant must be a resident or property representative (owner, manager, condo board member, or homeowners association representative) of the eligible property.
- Projects must involve eligible rainwater management practices such as downspout redirection, rain garden installation, soakaway pits, permeable pavements, or certified landscape designs.
- The applicant must complete a Rain Ready Ottawa Home Assessment, or work with a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, or have successfully completed the relevant Rain Ready Ottawa eLearning courses depending on the type of rebate sought.
Who is eligible?
- Multi-unit residential building property management companies (for buildings up to three storeys, excluding basements)
Eligible expenses
- Costs for downspout redirection materials and installation (e.g., splash pads, extenders, redirection equipment).
- Expenses for rain garden installation, including plants, soil, and related materials.
- Costs for soakaway pit installation, including permeable materials, filter fabric, and stone.
- Costs for the supply and installation of permeable pavement by a qualified contractor.
- Fees for certified landscape design services related to stormwater management practices.
Eligible geographic areas
- Residents and property owners within the City of Ottawa's Priority Stormwater Retrofit Areas.
- Residents and property owners within the City of Ottawa's Secondary Stormwater Retrofit Areas.
- Residents located anywhere within the City of Ottawa (for eLearning courses).
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility and area
- Review your address to determine if your property is in a Priority, Secondary, or Outside Stormwater Retrofit Area
- Check eligibility for the Rain Ready Ottawa rebate program based on your area
- Consult the eligibility information and applicant guide as needed
2
Complete required assessment or course
- Complete one of the following: a Rain Ready Ottawa home assessment, collaborate with a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, or complete relevant Rain Ready Ottawa eLearning courses
- Download and save certificates of completion for eLearning courses, if applicable
3
Prepare application documents
- Prepare all necessary documentation, including proof of eligibility and any certificates from eLearning courses or partnership contracts
- Gather supporting documents as outlined in the applicant guide
4
Submit your application
- Fill out the official Rain Ready Ottawa application form for rebates
- Attach all required documents and certificates
- Submit your completed application as instructed by the program
5
Await application results
- Wait for confirmation from the program regarding your application status
- Monitor your email or phone for potential follow-up questions or approval updates
Additional information
- Rebates and home assessments are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Completion certificates from eLearning courses must be saved and provided as proof of eligibility for certain rebates.
- Participation in multi-unit residential building assessments does not affect eligibility for current rebates.
- eLearning courses are free, bilingual, and accessible to all Ottawa residents.
Contacts
rain@ottawa.ca
