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Heavy Rains Caused Your Property to Flood? Learn About our Floodwater Grant

The Floodwater Grant program supports eligible San Francisco property owners with up to $100,000 to install flood-protection measures on their property.
  • Jacob Herson

The Floodwater Grant program supports eligible San Francisco property owners with up to $100,000 to install flood-protection measures on their property. Property owners may be eligible for this San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) grant if they experienced rain-related flooding from the street or sidewalk (public right-of-way) or plumbing fixtures (City sewer system). Learn more about the Floodwater Grant and how to apply.

One example of a project type the Floodwater Grant can fund: a regraded driveway and raised planters that act as flood barriers.
One example of a project type the Floodwater Grant can fund: a regraded driveway and raised planters that act as flood barriers.


Join us at upcoming community events to learn about the Floodwater Grant

 

Wednesday, October 9, 9am-11am
Coffee Chat: Stable Café, 2128 Folsom St

Saturday, October 19, 10am-12pm
Coffee Chat: Dynamo Donut + Coffee, 110 Yacht Road

Saturday, October 26, 8am-12pm
Table at Alemany Farmers Market: 100 Alemany Boulevard

Thursday, November 14, 6-7pm
Webinar: register here

 

What to expect at these events

  • Learn and ask questions about grant eligibility requirements, how the process works, and ideas for projects that could minimize flood risk for your property. 
  • At the October 9 coffee chat, staff will also discuss the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project, which will increase the capacity of the sewer system and reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The project will construct and upsize sewer pipes and large sewer storage and transportation boxes and add a new stormwater tunnel. Construction started in 2023 and will ramp up in early 2025. Learn more at sfpuc.gov/folsomstorm. Email ssip@sfwater.org to receive updates.
 

Can’t make the events? Please get in touch

If you can’t make it to any of these events, the Grant Team can always answer your questions. Email FloodwaterGrants@sfwater.org or call (415) 523-4412. Visit sfpuc.gov/floodwatergrant for more information.

Another example project type: deployable flood barriers that block driveways and doorways.
Another example project type: deployable flood barriers that block driveways and doorways.

Plan. Prepare. Protect. 

Take advantage of rainy season resources we offer at sfpuc.gov/rainreadysf.

Stay in the loop 

Email us at rainreadysf@sfwater.org with your name, email, and property address to receive updates or call (415) 554-3289. 

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