DOEE will approve discounts for runoff-reducing green infrastructure such as green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. Eligible GI practices are identified by DOEE’s Stormwater Management Guidebook as stormwater retention Best Management Practices, or BMPs.
- Learn more about common GI practices
Eligible District residents, businesses, and property owners must:
- Be a current DC Water customer paying the Stormwater Fee and the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge
- Be current on all DC Water bill payments
- Apply through DOEE
Eligible GI practices are those identified in DOEE’s Stormwater Management Guidebook as stormwater retention BMPs, including:
- Green roofs
- Rainwater harvesting (rain barrels, cisterns)
- Impervious surface disconnection to compacted cover, natural cover, or other green infrastructure
- Permeable pavement systems
- Bioretention (rain gardens)
- Other practices in DOEE’s Stormwater Management Guidebook
Eligible GI must:
- Be fully installed and functioning
- Retain stormwater runoff
- Comply with all applicable construction codes
- Be properly sized and located
For a Standard Application:
- GI must pass DOEE’s inspection
- The application must include design details and a site plan that is in compliance with DOEE’s Stormwater Management Guidebook
While properties using a Simple Application are not required to undergo DOEE inspection, DOEE reserves the right to inspect practices at any property seeking a discount.
Resources
- RiverSmart Rewards
- Stormwater Fee Background
- Calculate your Discount
- Apply
- Funding for Stormwater Management