Rain barrels and cisterns · Minnesota

Bloomington Water Utility Rain Barrel Rebate

Run by City of Bloomington Public Works Water Utility

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$50 per rain barrel, limit 2 per account
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Bloomington Water Utility customers with residential property (single-family, condo, townhome, duplex), device installed in Bloomington
Where
Residential customers of the Bloomington Water Utility.
Status
Open. First-come first-served until funds run out or June 30, 2028.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Buy a rain barrel and claim a rebate credited to your water bill

Requirements

  • Purchase made on or after July 1, 2026
  • Receipt showing purchase date, make, model and price
  • Limit two rebate claims per water account
  • City may inspect; credit revoked if not installed at the stated address
  • New construction ineligible

How to apply

  1. 1Buy the rain barrel on or after July 1, 2026
  2. 2Fill out the 2026-2028 Water Efficiency Rebate Program Application (PDF)
  3. 3Attach the receipt
  4. 4Mail to Bloomington Public Works Water Rebate Program, 1700 W 98th Street, Bloomington MN 55431, or email [email protected]
  5. 5Rebate appears as a credit on the water utility bill (no checks)

Timing and deadlines

not published

June 30, 2028 or until funds exhausted

Combining it with other programs

Same form also covers other water efficiency rebates (max two claims per account)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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