Local Council Rebates
Local councils offer a variety of rebates for tanks and installations. Call your local council to find out what they offer.
State Government Rebates
Queensland Call the Water Hotline on 1800 243 585, or email us for more information.
Home and Garden WaterWise Rebate Schemes more info (Government Site)
The Home and Garden WaterWise Rebate Schemes are Queensland Government incentive packages designed to help Queenslanders make their homes and gardens more water efficient—every drop is precious!
Changes to the rebate for rainwater tanks On 1 February 2008 the rebate for rainwater tanks increased to $1,500 and will only be available for rainwater tanks 3,000 litres or bigger which are internally plumbed to either a laundry cold water tap or toilet suite.
The $1,000 rebate will still apply to rainwater tanks which were ordered on or before 31 January 2008 and are installed on or before 31 March 2008 regardless of whether they are plumbed internally or not.
Applying for your rebate
A rebate application pack (PDF, 280 kB)* is available which contains
* terms and conditions
* application check list
* application form
To avoid delays in processing your rebate it is important to read the terms and conditions and complete the application checklist before submitting the application form. The return address is on the top of the application form.
Information sheets
New South Wales
NSW Residential Rebate Program more info (Government Site)
Up to 40% of a household's water use can be replaced with rainwater.
The rebate is available for the installation of any new rainwater storage system in residential properties in NSW.
Eligibility
* The tank(s) must have a minimum 2000-litre capacity and be purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2009.
* Households not connected to the mains supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only.
* Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate.
Victoria
Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme more info (Government Site)
Be rewarded for buying and installing water smart products in your home. The Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme has been extended for four more years from 1 July 2007.
From 1 January 2007, Victorians on a reticulated water supply have been eligible for rebates of up to $1000 on the purchase and installation of a large rainwater tank connected to your toilet and/or laundry and installed by a licensed plumber.
If you bought and installed an eligible product before 30 June 2007 you have until 30 September 2007 to claim a rebate under the existing terms and conditions.
Rainwater tank and rainwater tank to toilet connection A household rainwater tank collects rainwater for use inside or outside your home.
* $150 for a tank 600 litres or greater.
* An additional $150 for toilet connection.
Large rainwater tank
* $1000 for a tank 5000+ litres connected to toilet and laundry
* $900 for a tank 5000+ litres connected to toilet or laundry
* $500 for tank 2000-4999 litres connected to toilet and/or laundry
Download Rainwater Tank Rebates fact sheet
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