General Requirements
Once pre-approved, property owners must sign an agreement acknowledging rebate requirements and submit the necessary documentation upon project completion. Rebates cover actual construction costs and permit fees up to the maximum amount for each rebate type.

Eligibility Verification
Participants must own the property, and/or have express, written consent of all property owners, to qualify. Projects must meet public benefit criteria and obtain pre-approval of the project application.

Project Pre-Approval
Upon pre-approval of a project application, participants must sign a rebate agreement and receive written approval in the form of a Notice to Proceed before starting any work.

Steps to Receive a Rebate:

• Sign a program agreement.
• Obtain all necessary permits and approvals, including CEQA compliance.
• Complete the project according to approved plans and permits.
• Request a Valley Water inspection.
• Submit required documentation in accordance with program guidelines.

Rebates of $600 or more may qualify as taxable income. Participants must provide a W-9 form signed within the calendar year of the rebate, and a 1099 tax form will be issued for the following tax season. Valley Water and participating agencies are not responsible for any taxes incurred due to rebate receipt.

Valley Water's Creekside Neighbor Rebate Program offers rebates in four categories, based on public benefit qualifications and up to the following maximum amounts:

• Downed Tree and Blockage Removal: Up to $10,000*
• Sediment Removal: Up to $50,000*
• Outfall Repair: Up to $50,000*
• Erosion Repair/Bank Stabilization: Up to $150,000*

(*Higher rebates may be available in certain areas. Click here for more information.)