Rain barrels and cisterns · Iowa

Ames SmartWatersheds Rain Barrel Rebate

Run by City of Ames Public Works - SmartWatersheds

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $100 per barrel (cost-capped), up to 2 barrels per property = $200
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
City of Ames property owners who are Ames utility customers; barrel bought and installed after May 15, 2009. Multi-family on approval before applying.
Where
Ames property owners who are Ames utility customers.
Status
Open. Subject to availability of funds; program may change or cancel without notice.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install one or two rain barrels (50 gallons or more each) and apply with invoice and photo.

Requirements

  • Minimum 50 gallons capacity per barrel
  • Up to 2 rebates per property
  • Barrel installed before applying
  • Itemized dated invoice and photo of installed barrel
  • Rebate cannot exceed equipment cost
  • Subject to random inspection; barrel may not be sold for profit
  • Rebate may be taxable income

How to apply

  1. 1Buy and install barrel(s)
  2. 2Open the Rain Barrel Survey123 application linked from the Ames SmartWatersheds Rebates page
  3. 3Enter owner and property details, barrel capacity, install and purchase dates, cost
  4. 4Upload receipt and installed-barrel photo and sign
  5. 5City mails rebate check to the property owner

Timing and deadlines

not published

not published for barrels

Combining it with other programs

Can be combined with other Ames SmartWatersheds rebates (not stated; each has its own form)

Sources

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