Rain Barrels

Eligibility:

• Must be a City of Chattanooga resident
• Project must demonstrate runoff reduction
• Cannot currently work for the City of Chattanooga
• Must be up to date on your water quality fee and property taxes
• If you are renting, the owner of the home must sign our homeowner's agreement
• *Rain barrels acquired through our Rain Barrel Distribution Day event are not eligible for reimbursement*

Requirements for reimbursement:

• Max reimbursement of $50/rain barrel & reimbursement cap of $500/property (10 barrels)
• Rain barrel must hold at least 45 gallons
• Receipts for all materials required
• Home owner must sign 5 year maintenance agreement
• Reimbursement cannot exceed the cost of the parts
• Labor will not be reimbursed

Your rain barrel must have:

• An overflow that is at least 2 inches in diameter
• A screened inlet to prevent leaf debris and mosquitos from entering
• A spigot/hose within 3 inches of the bottom of the barrel
• Must be elevated
• Overflow must be pointed away from foundation

The process:

1. Your rain barrel must be already installed and in working order. 
2. If you meet the eligibility and requirements listed on this page, contact us via email at
3. ChattanoogaWQ@chattanooga.gov with "RainSmart rain barrel" in the subject line, and attach this application.
4. We will reply and schedule a day to come out and check your already installed rain barrel.
5. If your rain barrel qualifies, we will take photos & have you sign our "Homeowner's Agreement".
6. You must turn in all receipts for the rain barrel/materials to us along the the signed agreement. 
7. We will start processing your reimbursement! 

 * Image: Eagle Creek Watershed Alliance