Rain barrels and cisterns · California

City of Sacramento Rain Barrel Rebate

Run by City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$0.75 per gallon of storage, up to $150
Maximum
$150 per household
Who qualifies
City of Sacramento water customers who own the property, or bill-paying tenants with owner written consent.
Where
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities water customers.
Status
Open. No end date listed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install an above-ground rain barrel on a gutter downspout and use it to irrigate landscape.

Requirements

  • Above-ground unit connected to a gutter downspout, designed for rain capture
  • Solid level foundation
  • Covered against mosquitoes, rodents and debris
  • Mounted to receive water unimpeded from gutter
  • Out of walkways; used to irrigate landscape
  • Receipts and photos within 120 days of approval
  • Post-inspection

How to apply

  1. 1Submit online application, or download and email to [email protected]
  2. 2Wait for approval
  3. 3Install the barrel
  4. 4Submit receipts and photos within 120 days of approval
  5. 5Schedule post-inspection
  6. 6Receive rebate check

Timing and deadlines

Not published

120 days from approval to submit documents

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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