British Columbia

Yard rebates in Victoria

4 programs can pay Victoria residents for yard projects: 2 run by the council or the utilities that serve it. The largest, Victoria Rainwater Rewards Rebates, pays up to $1,500 per household. 2 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Victoria's own programs

Run by the council or by a utility that serves it.

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    Victoria Rainwater Rewards Rebates

    City of Victoria

    Rain barrel (350 L+) $0.10/L, $35-$100; cistern (1,200 L+) $0.15/L, $180-$600; rain garden, bioswale or infiltration chamber $15/sq m treated, $375-$1,000; permeable pavement $20/sq m, up to $750; permeable paving with infiltration/piping $30/sq m, $750-$1,500

    Up to $1,500 per household

  • OpenPlan required

    Victoria Rainwater Rewards Stormwater Bill Credit

    City of Victoria

    10% off the annual stormwater utility bill for low density residential properties; 2.5% to 50% for multi-family, business and institutional properties

May apply

These cover only part of the region. Check that your address or utility is in the service area.

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Source: Sow, “Yard rebates in Victoria, British Columbia,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/cities/victoria-canada/rebates

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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