Rain gardens and stormwater projects · British Columbia

Victoria Rainwater Rewards Rebates

Run by City of Victoria

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
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
Maximum
$1,500 per household
Who qualifies
Owner-occupiers of homes with one to four units in the City of Victoria.
Where
Owner-occupied homes with one to four units in the City of Victoria.
Status
Open. Ongoing program.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain barrel, cistern, rain garden, bioswale, infiltration chamber or permeable paving at your home to the City's rainwater management standards.

Requirements

  • Follow the City's Rainwater Management Standards (DIY edition) for the method you choose
  • Bioswales must be built by a professional
  • Minimum sizes apply (e.g. rain barrel 350 L, cistern 1,200 L, rain garden treating 25 sq m)
  • Apply before you start work, with electronic copies of your plans
  • Work done before May 2015 can get credits but not rebates

The plan or design it asks for

Electronic copies of plans for the rainwater management method are submitted with the application; for completed work, plans, receipts and photos.

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 City of Victoria's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Review the Rainwater Management Standard for your chosen method
  2. 2Apply online through the City's Rainwater Rewards application before starting work, uploading your plans
  3. 3Build the project to standard and provide receipts and photos

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Victoria Rainwater Rewards Rebates,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/victoria-rainwater-rewards-rebates

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