RainWise

In-Person Information Session: How to Get RainWise
2026-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Southwest Branch – The Seattle Public Library, 9010 35th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, Washington, 98126
Learn how you can get a rebate for a cistern and/or rain garden to reduce pollution!

This in-person information session is for homeowners in RainWise-eligible basins throughout Seattle who are interested in learning more about the RainWise program and rebates. You will learn:

about the stormwater problem,

about the solutions we’re using to solve it, and

how you can help and get a rebate of up to 100% of the cost on cisterns and/or rain gardens.

We’ll cover the rebate process, selecting a contractor, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions. Then, you’ll have a chance to possibly talk with RainWise contractors about your future project!

RainWise rebates combat pollution. With every storm, rain carries pollutants off our roofs, driveways and other hard surfaces to local creeks, Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Rain gardens and cisterns can help control this stormwater, but we need your help! In selected areas of Seattle, the City of Seattle and King County will pay up to 100 percent of the cost of installing rain gardens and cisterns on homeowners’ properties.

We recommend that you check your eligibility for a RainWise rebate in advance on our eligibility page.

Walking Tour: RainWise Installations in Central Seattle
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Spring Street P-Patch Community Garden, E Spring St & 25th Ave, Seattle, Washington, 98122
Come for a walk in the neighborhood and learn about RainWise!

The RainWise team will lead a walking tour showcasing RainWise installations in Central Seattle. The route is less than one mile with some gentle inclines, starting and finishing at the Spring Street P-Patch Community Garden (E Spring St & 25th Ave, Seattle 98122). Plan for 60 to 90 minutes.

With every storm, rain carries pollutants off roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces into local creeks, Lake Washington, and Puget Sound. Rain gardens and cisterns can help control this stormwater, and we need your help! In selected areas of Seattle, the City of Seattle and King County will pay up to 100 percent of the cost of installing rain gardens and cisterns on your property. Come talk to program staff to learn how your property can be RainWise.

We recommend checking your eligibility for a RainWise rebate before the event. Visit our eligibility page to find out.

In-Person Information Session: How to Get RainWise
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Beacon Hill Branch – The Seattle Public Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S #5813, Seattle, Washington, 98144
Meet RainWise staff and contractors and see what a rebate could cover for your property.

This information session is for homeowners in eligible areas of Seattle who want to learn more about RainWise rebates. We will cover the stormwater pollution problem, how rain gardens and cisterns help reduce it, and how to get a RainWise project on your property with the help of a RainWise contractor. There will be time with RainWise staff to answer questions, plus a chance to talk with RainWise contractors about your future project.

Check your eligibility for a RainWise rebate in advance on our eligibility page.

This event is accessible to all. To request accommodations, email rainwise@seattle.gov at least two weeks before the event.

About RainWise: RainWise is a partnership program of King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). RainWise rebates cover up to 100% of the cost of installing rain gardens and cisterns on eligible properties. Rain gardens and cisterns help protect Seattle’s waterways by keeping stormwater out of the sewer system. When too much stormwater enters the sewer, polluted water can overflow into Puget Sound, the Duwamish River, and other lakes and bays. RainWise projects can also add attractive landscaping to your yard and provide a way to collect rainwater.

Webinar: How to Get RainWise
2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 19:30
Learn about RainWise rebates from the comfort of your home.

This online webinar is for homeowners in eligible areas of Seattle who want to learn more about RainWise rebates. We will cover the stormwater pollution problem, how rain gardens and cisterns help reduce it, and how to get a RainWise project on your property with the help of a RainWise contractor. There will be a Q&A with RainWise staff, plus a chance to talk with RainWise contractors about your future project.

Check your eligibility for a RainWise rebate in advance on our eligibility page.

This event is accessible to all. To request accommodations, email rainwise@seattle.gov at least two weeks before the event.

About RainWise: RainWise is a partnership program of King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). RainWise rebates cover up to 100% of the cost of installing rain gardens and cisterns on eligible properties. Rain gardens and cisterns help protect Seattle’s waterways by keeping stormwater out of the sewer system. When too much stormwater enters the sewer, polluted water can overflow into Puget Sound, the Duwamish River, and other lakes and bays. RainWise projects can also add attractive landscaping to your yard and provide a way to collect rainwater.

In-Person Information Session: How to Get RainWise
2026-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Magnolia Branch – The Seattle Public Library, 2801 34th Ave W, Seattle, Washington, 98199
