Rain barrels and cisterns · British Columbia

Sunshine Coast Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

Run by Sunshine Coast Regional District

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $500 for at least 4,500 L of new storage; up to $1,000 for at least 9,000 L; maximum $1,000 per property over the life of the program
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residential property owners with an SCRD water utilities account.
Where
Residential property owners who are SCRD water utility customers on the Sunshine Coast.
Status
Open. 2026 applications open, first-come first-served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Get pre-approval, then buy and install a rainwater cistern of at least 4,500 litres to use rainwater for outdoor watering instead of treated water.

Requirements

  • Pre-approval before buying the cistern
  • Installed on the property on the utilities account
  • Only cisterns/storage vessels are covered; pumps, piping and installation are not
  • Roof catchment of at least 20 square metres
  • Install and claim within 90 days of approval
  • Past $500 recipients can get up to $500 more for added storage
  • First-come first-served until funds are allocated

The plan or design it asks for

The pre-approval form asks for a description of the system to be installed and before photos of the catchment area and cistern location, with scale and a reference point.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Sunshine Coast Regional District's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Review the SCRD best practices guide and terms
  2. 2Submit the pre-approval application with system description and before photos
  3. 3Once approved, buy and install the cistern within 90 days
  4. 4Submit the claim form, paid itemized receipts (cistern cost shown separately) and photos to [email protected] or 1975 Field Road, Sechelt

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Sunshine Coast Rainwater Harvesting Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/scrd-rainwater-harvesting-rebate

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