Stormwater fee credits · British Columbia

Victoria Rainwater Rewards Stormwater Bill Credit

Run by City of Victoria

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
10% off the annual stormwater utility bill for low density residential properties; 2.5% to 50% for multi-family, business and institutional properties
Who qualifies
Any property in the City of Victoria billed for the stormwater utility that uses an approved rainwater management method.
Where
Properties in the City of Victoria that pay the stormwater utility.
Status
Open. Ongoing program.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Manage roof and paved-area runoff on your property with an approved method such as a cistern, rain garden, infiltration, bioswale or permeable paving to cut your stormwater utility bill.

Requirements

  • Low density residential: method must treat at least 25 sq m (cistern 1,200 L+, permeable paving 10 sq m+)
  • Follow the City's Rainwater Management Standards; multi-family, business and institutional projects must be done by professionals
  • Apply before construction where possible
  • Credits must be renewed every five years, confirming systems are working and maintained; the City may inspect

The plan or design it asks for

Plans of the rainwater management method are submitted with the application.

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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.

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How to apply

  1. 1Review the Rainwater Management Standards
  2. 2Apply online through the Rainwater Rewards application
  3. 3Renew the credit every five years with the renewal form

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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

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