For Homeowners

Apply for Cost Share

How to apply

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The James River Homeowner cost-share is only available to homeowners living in the James River watershed (see map below). The program is managed by the James River Association.
1. Please locate the property on the map below to determine eligibility.
2. Apply online (below), by phone or by mail (download PDF application). Staff will review applications on a continuous basis.
Note: If you are interested in a living shoreline and live in the Elizabeth River Watershed, please fill out an application through the Elizabeth River Project’s website.

Locate your property

Program offerings

For eligible homeowners, JRA provides:
  1. Free site visit and project design
  2. Assistance with the permitting process
  3. 75% of construction costs *
  4. Three years of maintenance
To be selected for the program, homeowners must meet the following requirements:
  1. Own a tidal shoreline in the James River watershed that is eroding or at risk of erosion
  2. Have a desire to improve water quality and habitat in their local waterways
  3. Agree to keep the shoreline as a living shoreline for 10 years
  4. Provide the remaining 25% of construction costs *
* Additional assistance is available based on financial need.