Chicagoland Flood Control Rebates
Village Flood Control Rebates
A major contributor to flooded basements in the Chicagoland area is a network of inadequate and aging municipal sewer systems that simply can’t handle the volume during times of heavy rainfall.
The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent such a flood. One option is to install a flood control system which blocks sewer water from entering your basement. Another is to replace your standard gravity sewer line, with an elevated overhead sewer system, which would prevent the sewage from ever reaching a level high enough to enter your home.
The better news is that if you’re thinking about one of these options, now is a great time to have it done. Some Chicagoland villages have decided to offer programs designed to encourage residents to invest in such improvements, and are now offering rebates to help pay for them.
Here is a list of village rebates currently available. If your town is not on the list, contact your village’s Building Department to ask if they offer a similar program.
• Addison (630-543-4100)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $2000 for conversion to an overhead sewer.
• Arlington Heights (847-368-5000)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $5000 for conversion to an overhead sewer.
• Des Plaines (847-391-5300)
o Currently offering rebates of up to $2000 for the installation of a battery back-up sump pump, an indoor flood control system, or conversion to an overhead sewer.
• Elmhurst (630-530-3000)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $5000 for conversion to an overhead sewer.
• Glencoe (847-835-4111)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $2000 for conversion to an overhead sewer or the installation of a flood control system.
• Morton Grove (847-965-4100)
o Currently offering interest-free loans for a conversion to an overhead sewer or the installation of a flood control system.
• Palatine (847-358-7500)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $6000 for conversion to an overhead sewer.
• Schaumburg (847-895-4500)
o Currently offering rebate of up to $5000 for conversion to an overhead sewer.