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Are you experiencing severe flooding or erosion at your home or building?
Apply for the Drainage Assistance Program! We fund drainage projects that reduce stormwater runoff coming from public streets.
Program Requirements
- Own residential, commercial, or public property in Raleigh.
- Have stormwater runoff coming from public streets or public property on to your property.
- Willing to donate a permanent drainage easement.
Issues Not Eligible for the Program
| Issues | |
|---|---|
| Nuisance yard flooding | Standing water |
| Drainage issues from landscaping and yard grading | Minor erosion |
| Stormwater runoff from private properties next to you | Roof/gutter problems |
See a clogged stormwater drain or pipe? Contact stormwater maintenance.
4 - Step Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 . Complete an Application | Complete the Drainage Assistance Program Application online. Please allow 24-48 hours for us to respond. Contact the Drainage Assistance Team at 919-996-3779 or StormwaterDrainage@raleighnc.gov if assistance is required. |
| 2. Prioritize Your Project | If you quality, we'll assess the severity of your project. Every project is scored and ranked with other drainage projects. Please note, we have about $1.75 million a year dedicated to this program. |
| 3. Approve Your Project | We approve about 10 projects a year. The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC) and Raleigh City Council review and approve these projects. Project approval is not based on when a person submits their application. Funding for a project is based on its prioritization score. |
| 4. Design, Permitting, and Construction |
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Drainage Assistance Projects
Visit the links below to learn more about our projects.
Pending Projects
Approved projects are based on their prioritization score (not when you submit your request form). Your project rank may change on the list over time. Please be patient as we move projects forward in effort to help the affected homeowners.
Contact Us
Have questions about the Drainage Assistance Program? Send an email to stormwaterdrainage@raleighnc.gov or call us at 919-996-3779.
Please allow 24-48 hours for us to respond to an inquiry. We will get more details from you and ask that you fill out an application form if you’re eligible.