Water Tank Rebates

As the cost of living increases, the Australian Government and several local councils have introduced rebates to all buyers of water tanks as an incentive to purchase and install residential and rural water tanks. Across Australia, a variety of rebates are available depending on where you live, the capacity of the water tank and how the tank is connected to your home.

Although the initial cost of a water tank may seem expensive, with time, they easily make up the purchase and installation cost by continually saving you substantial amounts on your water bills.

Information on New South Wales Rebates
Information on Queensland Rebates
Information on Victoria Rebates
Information on Northern Territory Rebates
Information on Australian Capital Territory Rebates
Information on South Australia Rebates
Information on Western Australia Rebates
Information on Tasmania Rebates

New South Wales Rebates

The New South Wales Government has established a $100 million Residential Rebate Program in conjunction with the NSW Government's Climate Change Fund to encourage people to make their homes more water and energy friendly. By purchasing a rain water tank and connecting it to your toilet and laundry, you can receive a maximum rebate of $1500 towards the purchase cost and installation of the tank.

In New South Wales, the current rebate depends on the size of the water tank and where it is connected to. Households that are not connected to the mains supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only.

The following table provides an estimate of the rebates you are eligible to receive when you purchase a new rain water tank and connect it to your residence.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
2000 - 3999 litres	$150	$500	$500	$1150
4000 - 6999 litres	$400	$500	$500	$1400
7000 litres and above	$500	$500	$500	$1500

For more information and to apply for your Government rebate, please visit the following links that apply to your local area:

If you have any questions relating to the New South Wales Water tank rebate scheme, please contact the DECC on 1300 361 967.

Queensland Rebates

In Queensland, the State Government, Brisbane City Council and several local councils offer rebates on the purchase and installation of a water tank. Check with your local council to see which rebate applies to you.

Queensland State Government Rebate

The following table is an estimate of the maximum rebate available from the Queensland State Government that you can receive when you purchase and install a rain water tank. The maximum rebate is currently $1500 when you connect the rain water tank to the toilet and the laundry.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
3000 litres and above	-	Yes	Yes	$1150

Brisbane City Council Rebate

Please Note: Pensioners are eligible for an additional $100 rebate.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
3000 - 4999 litres	-	Yes	Yes	$900
5000 litres and above	-	Yes	Yes	$1150
Internal Connections done to existing tanks over or equal to 3000 litres	-	Yes	Yes	$400

Queensland Government Rebate

In addition to Council's rebate, the Queensland Government will pay up to an additional $1000. But both rebates must not be more than the cost of the tank and associated installation and plumbing.

For more information and to apply for your Brisbane City Council rebate, please visit:

For information on rebates available from other local councils, please visit the following link that applies to your area:

For further help, please call the Queensland Government on 1800 243 585.

Victoria Rebates

Currently, there are several areas in Victoria that are enduring Stage Three water restrictions. Water restrictions are graded from Stage One (being mild restrictions) to Stage Four (being severe, strict restrictions). Rainwater tanks can easily overcome these restrictions when they are in force and allow you to freely use free rain water whenever you like.

The Victorian Government offers a variety of rebates on water saving products. The following table shows an estimate of the variety of rebates you may be eligible for when you purchase and install a new rain water tank.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
600 - 1999 litres	$150	$150	No	$300
2000 - 4999 litres	-	One of the above options		$500
5000 litres and above	-	One of the above options		$900
5000 litres and above	-	Yes	Yes	$1000

For more information and to apply for your Government rebate, please visit:

Northern Territory Rebates

Alice Springs residents are among the highest water users anywhere in Australia. An average Alice Springs household uses 535,000 litres of water per year. That is around 1,500 litres of water per household each day! By installing a water tank, you can reduce your water bill as 40% of this water can be replaced with tank water.

The Northern Territory Government offer rebates to residents in Alice Springs and Central Australia. A Plumbing Rebate of up to $500 is available to households in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek for the following services performed by a GreenPlumber®

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
1000 litres and above	-	Yes	Yes	$500

For more information and to apply for your rebate, please visit:

Australian Capital Territory Rebates

As Canberra and the surrounding suburbs grow larger, the demand for mains water increases. By purchasing and installing a Rainwater tank, you can make your household water self-sufficient and minimise your reliance on the town's mains supply. Not only do you save money on your water bill, but you become eco-friendly and promote future living.

The Australian Capital Territory Government offer a maximum rebate of $1000 towards the installation of a new rain water tank that is plumbed to either the toilet and / or laundry.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Maximum total Rebate
2000 - 3999 litres	-	One of the above options	$750
4000 - 8999 litres	-	One of the above options	$900
9000 litres and above	-	One of the above options	$1000

For more detailed information on this rebate and to see if you are eligible, please visit:

South Australia Rebates

South Australia is Australia's driest state and has the highest rate of rainwater tank usage. Living in such dry conditions requires water conservation and awareness of how much water is used around the house.

Currently, the South Australian Government are offering rebates between $200 and $1000 towards the cost of purchasing and plumbing a rainwater tank to retrofit into your home for uses such as toilet flushing, clothes washing and for hot water supply.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Maximum total Rebate
Add an additional Rainwater tank over 1000 litres	-	One of the above options	$200
Plumb an existing rainwater tank into an existing home	-	One of the above options	$600
Purchase of a new rainwater tank	-	One of the above options	$800

* Maximum rebate available is $800

Western Australia Rebates

In 2003, the West Australian Government introduced the West Australia State Water Strategy. This strategy has five key focus areas that all aim to reserve water. By purchasing and installing a Rainwater tank, helps you take part of this strategy to preserve water and become eco-friendly.

The Western Australia Government currently offer a maximum rebate of $600 for the installation of a new rain water tank.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
600 - 1999 litres	$50	No	No	$50
2000 litres and above	-	One of the above options		50% or up to $600

For more information and to apply for your rebate, please visit:

Tasmania Rebates

The Tasmanian Government has rebates available when you install a rainwater tank. The rebate is available for the plumbing of the tank. To help make your household more water efficient, you can use other water saving devices, such as water-saving Dual flushing toilet systems in conjunction with your Rainwater tank.

Tank (s) Capacity	Tank Rebate	Connection to toilet (s)	Connection to washing machine (s)	Maximum total Rebate
1600 litres and above (For external use)	-	No	No	$200
600 litres and above	-	Yes	No	$300

For more information on this available rebate, please visit:

For more information on the Tasmania Water tank rebates, please call 6238 2947

The information provided above is to be used as a guide only. Rebates are subject to change and certain eligibility criteria. Therefore the rainwater tank company will not be held liable for any change in rebate amounts.