Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future

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Community Outreach Promoting Empowerment Increase public and business awareness about sustainability and promote active stewardship in everyday actions at work and at home.

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ReLeaf Grant Program provides landscape funding to community organizations and municipalities for planting trees and shrubs in public spaces. Municipalities can get up to $10,000 and community associations / groups can get up to $5,000.

Prince Georges County Rain Check Rebate Program 6Our Water. Our Future. Ours to Protect

Clean Water Act Fee Rain Check Rebate 7 State law applies to 9 counties and City of Baltimore Fee added to annual property tax bill Fee based on the amount of impervious surface Provides funds to clean water and revitalize aging neighborhoods County program Provides property owners with cash rebates for installing eligible stormwater practices to reduce stormwater impacts Property owners can apply for a reduced Clean Water Act Fee

Eligible Practices Urban Tree Canopy Rain Barrel Cistern Rain Garden Permeable Pavement Green Roof Pavement Removal 8

Applicant Eligibility Eligible Applicants include: Homeowners Members of a housing cooperative Commercial businesses Multi-family dwellings Nonprofit organizations Not-for-profit organizations 9

Project Eligibility A project is eligible for a rebate if: 1. The project is located within Prince Georges County 2. The project is completed within 12 months of application approval 3. DER conducts pre- and post-installation site visits and finds the project in compliance with the approved application* 4. The project follows the program guidelines and criteria Residential Rain Garden * Rain barrels do not require pre-inspection 10

Maximum Rebate Per Property $2,000 maximum residential rebate $20,000 maximum rebate for commercial properties and multi-family dwellings Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of the project 11 Urban Tree Canopy

Urban Tree Canopy Planting native trees helps increase the urban tree canopy Leaves and roots absorb rainfall and slow down stormwater runoff Trees take up water and nutrients through their roots Trees improve air quality, water quality, and property values, and save energy by shading buildings 12 Residential Rebate Amount: $1,200/lot or $150/tree Non-residential Rebate Amount: $1,800/lot; $150/tree

Rain Barrels Containers used to collect rainwater from your roof and store it for later use (e.g., watering your lawn and garden) Rain barrels reduce stormwater runoff, allowing more of the water to soak into the ground, replenishing groundwater Source: Katie Elzer-Peters13 Residential Rebate Amount: $50 (must capture 100 gallons) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $100 (must capture 200 gallons)

Cisterns Much larger than rain barrels, cisterns are sealed tanks used to collect rainwater from your roof Cisterns store water for landscape irrigation and car washing 14 Residential Rebate Amount: $500 maximum ($1/gallon stored, 250 gallons minimum) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $2,000 maximum ($1/gallon stored, 250 gallons minimum)

Rain Gardens Like a cupped hand, a rain gardens shallow depression collects rainfall so it can soak into the soil, where pollutants are filtered out. In addition, rain gardens provide aesthetic appeal and attract birds and butterflies. 15 Residential Rebate Amount: $1,200/rain garden Non-residential Rebate Amount: $2,500/rain garden or $1/sq. ft. impervious area treated, whichever is greater

Pavement Removal Replacing paved areas with planted areas helps slow the runoff down, spread it out, and soak it in. 16 Residential Rebate Amount: $600-$1,200 (100 sq. ft. minimum; $6/sq. ft.) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $1,800 to $5,000 (300 sq. ft. minimum; $6/sq. ft.) Removal also enhances property values and aesthetics

Permeable Pavement Permeable pavement allows stormwater to seep into the soil instead of washing into stormdrains A variety of permeable pavement materials are available 17 Residential Rebate Amount: $1,200 (100 square foot minimum) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $5,000 (350 square foot minimum) Source: DDOE

Green Roofs A green roof is a low- maintenance, vegetated roof system that stores rainwater Can increase property value, reduce heating and cooling costs, and provide habitat for bees and other pollinators 18 Residential Rebate Amount: $10/sq. ft. (300 sq. ft. or roof retrofit, minimum) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $10/sq. ft. if less than 6of planting material.$20/sq. ft. if over 6of planting material. (300 sq. ft. or roof retrofit, minimum) Source: Arlington County

Rebate Practice Guidelines Consult the Practice Guidelines for detailed information on practice standards, costs, maintenance requirements, and more 19 Guidelines can be found at: www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/ StormwaterManagement/Resources/BMP

How to GetYour Rebate 1 a) Determine what practices are suitable for your property 2 a) Fill out and submit the rebate application b) Schedule a pre-installation site visit for all practices except rain barrels 3 a) Install the practice within 12 months of approval b) Schedule a post-installation site visit 4 a) Submit receipts to DER b) Receive rebate check 20

How to GetYour Rebate 2. a) Submit Application Submit application online or by mail DER will send you an email confirming receipt and provide you with an application number DER will then assess the applications eligibility and completeness 22

How to GetYour Rebate 2. b) Pre-Installation Visit Pre-installment site visit with project coordinator Not required for rain barrels Project coordinator takes notes and photos Applicant will be informed of status I. More Information is Needed II. The Project is Denied III. The Project is Approved 23

How to GetYour Rebate 3. a) Install the Practice Install the practice (either by yourself or by a contractor) within of approval 24 Before After

How to GetYour Rebate 3. b) Post-InstallationVisit Project coordinator will visit the site and complete an Inspection Checklist After, the project coordinator will inform you: Installation is deficient: Project Correction Installation is acceptable: Project Completion 25

How to GetYour Rebate 4. a) Submit Receipts and 4. b) Receive Rebate Check After post-installation site visit, you must submit receipts to DER Once installation is acceptable and receipts have been submitted, a rebate check will be issued. 26

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