Rain barrels and cisterns · California

LADWP Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

Run by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (via SoCal Water$mart)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rain barrel up to $50 each (two per household); cistern up to $500 (one per household)
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
LADWP customer of record; residential or multi-family 1-4 units.
Where
LADWP water customers in the City of Los Angeles, residential and multi-family up to 4 units.
Status
Open. Per page; subject to change or termination without notice.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install a rain barrel or a cistern of at least 200 gallons.

Requirements

  • Cistern minimum 200 gallons
  • Rain barrel and cistern rebates cannot be combined
  • Upload LADWP bill and sales receipt

How to apply

  1. 1Apply at socalwatersmart.com
  2. 2Upload recent LADWP bill and receipt with brand, model, price, date
  3. 3Questions 1-888-376-3314

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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