Rain barrels and cisterns · California

Pasadena Water and Power Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

Run by Pasadena Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $50 per rain barrel (max 2); cisterns up to $250 (200-500 gal), $300 (501-999 gal), $350 (1,000+ gal) (max 1); barrels and cisterns cannot be combined
Maximum
$350 per household
Who qualifies
Residential PWP water customers only.
Where
Residential water customers of Pasadena Water and Power.
Status
Open. Per PWP page; amounts may change.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install a rain barrel (50+ gal) or hard-plastic cistern (200+ gal).

Requirements

  • Barrel holds at least 50 gal and is designed for rain capture; cistern at least 200 gal, hard plastic
  • Homemade units do not qualify
  • Keep receipt and supporting documents
  • Follow SoCal Water$mart installation guidelines and terms

How to apply

  1. 1Go to socalwatersmart.com and select Apply for Rebate
  2. 2Upload receipt and required supporting documents
  3. 3Status questions: SoCalWater$mart 888-376-3314 or PWP 626-744-4005

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Counts toward the rainfall capture feature in the Pasadena turf replacement rebate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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