Alberta
Rain barrel and cistern rebates in Alberta
10 programs in Alberta pay residents for rain barrels and cisterns. 1 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $150 per household.
10 programs
- Open
Cochrane Rain Barrel Rebate
Town of Cochrane
50% of the purchase price, up to $50 per barrel, up to three barrels per application
Up to $150 per household
- Limited funds
Medicine Hat Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate
City of Medicine Hat (HAT Smart)
Rain barrels and downspout converter kits up to $200 per unit (two units max); professionally installed rain cisterns $250 (one per home)
Up to $650 per household
- Limited funds
Lethbridge Rain Barrel Rebate (Environmental Incentive Program)
City of Lethbridge
50% of the purchase cost, up to $100 per barrel; up to two rain barrel rebates per household
Up to $200 per household
- Limited funds
Calgary YardSmart Rain Barrel Rebate
City of Calgary (delivered by Green Calgary)
$50 per rain barrel regardless of size, up to 3 barrels per household
Up to $150 per household
- Limited funds
Morinville Rain Barrel Rebate
Town of Morinville
50% up to $100 for rain barrels, plus 50% up to $25 for rain barrel accessories (per utility account)
Up to $125 per household
- Limited funds
Okotoks Rain Barrel Rebate
Town of Okotoks
50% up to $100 per barrel up to 100 gallons ($200 up to 200 gal, $300 up to 300 gal, $400 up to 400 gal); up to 4 barrels per household; accessories 50% up to $25
- Seasonal
Okotoks Rainwater Collection System Rebate
Town of Okotoks
50% of system costs up to $2,000 (tanks, piping, debris traps, filters, pumps and installation)
Up to $2,000 per household
- Seasonal
Red Deer Rain Barrel Rebate
City of Red Deer
50% of the cost of the rain barrel, up to $50 per barrel, credited to your utility account
Up to $50 per household
- Seasonal
Strathcona County Rain Barrel Rebate
Strathcona County (Utilities)
$30 per household per year
Up to $30 per household
- Paused
Sexsmith Rain Barrel Rebate
Town of Sexsmith
$50 per residence
Up to $50 per household
Other Alberta programs
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Source: Sow, “Rain barrel and cistern rebates in Alberta,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/alberta/rain-barrels
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