Rain barrel and cistern rebates in California

22 programs

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  San Diego County Waterscape Rain-Saving Containers and Gutters

  County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (Waterscape Rebate Program)

  Containers: $1.00 per sq ft of roof captured, up to $2,000. Gutters: $5 per linear foot up to $500. Upgrades: Volume +$0.25/sq ft (up to $500) and Full-Capture +$0.25/sq ft (up to $500); total up to $3,000. SoCal WaterSmart rebate ($35-$350 per container) is deducted from the County total. Older County rates of $30/barrel and $100/cistern appear in a July-Aug 2026 notice.

  Up to $3,000 per household

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  Marin Water Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

  Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water)

  $0.75 per gallon of storage, not more than system cost

  Up to $2,000 per household

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  LADWP Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

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

  Rain barrel up to $50 each (two per household); cistern up to $500 (one per household)

  Up to $500 per household

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  Carpinteria Valley Water District Rain Barrel and Smart Controller Rebates

  Carpinteria Valley Water District (administered by CalWEP)

  Rain barrels up to $75 each (max 4 per property); smart controller up to $80

  Up to $380 per household

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  Pasadena Water and Power Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

  Pasadena Water and Power (with Metropolitan Water District)

  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

  Up to $350 per household

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  SFPUC Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

  San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

  Up to $100 per rain barrel (max 2 barrels) or up to $350 for one cistern

  Up to $350 per household

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  SoCal Water$mart Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

  Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCal Water$mart)

  Rain barrel $35 each (max 2); cistern 200-500 gal $250, 501-999 gal $300, 1000+ gal $350 (max 1)

  Up to $350 per household

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  SCWA Water-Conserving Products Rebate

  Solano County Water Agency (SCWA)

  Up to $50 per product, up to $250 total for all five product types

  Up to $250 per household

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  BAWSCA Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate (San Mateo County)

  BAWSCA with San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program

  San Mateo County installs: 50-99 gal up to $100; 100-199 gal up to $150; 200+ gal up to $200 (county share plus $50 agency share); capped at pre-tax cost; $50 per barrel (up to 2) for BAWSCA agencies outside San Mateo County

  Up to $200 per household

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  City of Sacramento Rain Barrel Rebate

  City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

  $0.75 per gallon of storage, up to $150

  Up to $150 per household

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  SCV Water Rain Barrel Rebate

  Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

  Up to $75 per barrel, limit 2 per meter (up to $150 total)

  Up to $150 per household

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  BAWSCA Rain Barrel Rebate (ACWD, Hayward, Sunnyvale)

  Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) with ACWD, Hayward and Sunnyvale

  Up to $50 per rain barrel or the barrel's cost before tax, whichever is less

  Up to $100 per household

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  City of Santa Rosa Rainwater Harvesting Rebate

  City of Santa Rosa Water (Water-Use Efficiency)

  $0.25 per gallon of approved storage (materials only); maximum gallons based on irrigated landscape area, plant types and July water need

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  Marin Water DIY Recycled Rain Barrel Giveaway

  Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water)

  Free recycled non-food-grade barrels (about 35 in tall, 23 in diameter); you buy a few supplies

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  MPWMD Rainwater Cistern Rebate

  Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

  $50 per 100 gallons for first 500 gallons, then $25 per 100 gallons, up to 25,000 gallons per property

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  Otay Water District Outdoor Rebates (Rain Barrels, Cisterns, Controllers)

  Otay Water District

  Rain barrel $50 (max 2); cistern $300 (200-500 gal), $375 (501-999 gal), $450 (1,000+ gal), max 1; weather-based controller $130 (under 1 acre) or $35 per station over 1 acre; nozzles $2 each (min 15); soil moisture sensor $80 per controller ($35 per station)

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  Ventura Water Rain Barrel Voucher

  Ventura Water and City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability

  66% off a qualifying rain barrel (about $45 plus tax for a barrel with $134 retail value), up to two barrels per address

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  West Basin Free Rain Barrel Program

  West Basin Municipal Water District

  Up to two free 50-gallon rain barrels per address (valued at about $80 each); the district is giving away 1,500 barrels in total

• Status not posted

  City of Santa Monica Rain Harvest Rebate

  City of Santa Monica Water Resources (Public Works)

  $200 for a 0-199 gal rain barrel; $500 for a 200-499 gal cistern; $2,000 for a 500+ gal cistern (per Sept 2022 guide)

  Up to $2,000 per household

• Status not posted

  City of Fresno Rain Barrel Rebate

  City of Fresno Public Utilities (Water Conservation Program)

  Up to $55 for up to two qualifying barrels; once per account

  Up to $55 per household

• Status not posted

  Soquel Creek Rain Barrel and Downspout Redirect Rebates

  Soquel Creek Water District

  Rain barrels $25 per barrel or per 100 gallons; downspout redirect up to $40 per downspout, max two

• Paused

  City of San Diego Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

  City of San Diego Public Utilities Department

  $1.50 per gallon of storage capacity (delivery cost also rebated), up to $800 per property or unit

  Up to $800 per household