Rain barrels and cisterns · Florida
Miami-Dade WASD Rain Barrel Rebate
Run by Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) with UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension
- What you get
- Purchase price (excluding tax) or $50, whichever is less, per barrel; up to 2 barrels
- Maximum
- $100 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property address in Miami-Dade County. Barrels bought after September 30, 2022.
- Where
- Anyone with a property address in Miami-Dade County.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Attend a free rain barrel workshop (in person or online), buy a qualifying rain barrel of at least 50 gallons, install it, and apply for a rebate.
Requirements
- Maximum 2 rain barrel rebates per property address for the life of the program
- HDPE plastic or comparable barrel, at least 50 gallons, used only to collect rainwater for non-potable outdoor use
- Must have one spigot and one gasket sealing the spigot; collapsible barrels do not qualify
- Securely covered or screened against children, pets, rodents and mosquitoes
- Solid, level foundation; installed per manufacturer instructions; anchored if height is more than 2x width
- Must not block doors or walkways; clean annually
- Attend the free Rain Barrel Workshop; submit the attendance voucher (online attendees finish the quiz for a rebate ID)
- Submit copy of sales receipt
- Install must comply with county and municipal codes; installation may need a building permit and licensed contractor
- County may inspect before paying
How to apply
- 1Attend an in-person or online UF/IFAS rain barrel workshop and get the voucher or rebate ID
- 2Buy a qualifying rain barrel and keep the receipt
- 3Install it to code
- 4Submit the online rebate application with receipt and workshop voucher
Timing and deadlines
Not published
Not published
Combining it with other programs
Not published
Sources
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1494864593277758 (official page)
- https://www.miamidade.gov/water/library/rain-barrel-rebate-program-agreement-eng.pdf
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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