Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales

Clarence Valley Rainwater Tank Rebate

Run by Clarence Valley Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Tank only: $200 (3,000-6,999 L) or $300 (7,000 L+). Plumbed to toilet or laundry: $500 (3,000-6,999 L) or $600 (7,000 L+). Connecting an existing 3,000 L+ tank: $300
Maximum
$600 per household
Who qualifies
Clarence Valley Council town water customers; one rebate per connection
Where
Clarence Valley Council town water customers.
Status
Open. No closing date published.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a new rainwater tank of 3,000 litres or more at a property on town water and claim a rebate, with more if a plumber connects it to a toilet or laundry.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3,000 L capacity
  • New tank with at least 12 months' warranty
  • First flush device and compliance with Council plumbing and building requirements
  • Connected tanks must supply at least a toilet or laundry, installed by a licensed plumber
  • Water use must follow Council's water restriction policy
  • No rebate for tanks required by BASIX (extra storage beyond BASIX may get the tank-only rebate)
  • Generally not available if tanks are already plumbed into the house or a previous Council tank rebate was paid

How to apply

  1. 1Install the tank (and plumbing if connecting)
  2. 2Gather the tank receipt, plumbing receipt and photos of the installation (or arrange a Council inspection)
  3. 3Apply through the online form on Council's rainwater tank rebate page

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Clarence Valley Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/clarence-valley-rainwater-tank-rebate