Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales
Ku-ring-gai Water Smart Rainwater Tank Rebate
Run by Ku-ring-gai Council
- What you get
- Up to $500 towards installing a rainwater tank plus $250 per internal connection (maximum two); Water Smart rebates are capped at $1,000 per property in 5 years
- Maximum
- $1,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Ku-ring-gai residents and businesses
- Where
- Residents and businesses in Ku-ring-gai.
- Status
- Open. Subject to availability of funds.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Install a rainwater tank (and optionally plumb it to the toilet or laundry) and claim part of the invoiced cost back from Council.
Requirements
- Paid towards invoiced material and installation costs
- Not for works required for BASIX or development application compliance
- Up to $1,000 across all Water Smart rebates per property within a 5-year period
- Subject to availability of funds
How to apply
- 1Install the tank (and internal connections if wanted)
- 2Submit the Water Smart rainwater tank rebate application online with your invoice
- 3Receive the rebate if approved
Sources
- https://www.netzero.krg.nsw.gov.au/Take-action/Browse-by-topic/Claim-a-rebate/Water-Smart-rebates (official page)
- https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Sustainable-living/Sustainability-rebates
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Ku-ring-gai Water Smart Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/ku-ring-gai-water-smart-rainwater-tank-rebate
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