Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales

North Sydney Rainwater Tank Rebate

Run by North Sydney Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
25% of the cost up to $250 for households (up to $2,000 for apartment blocks)
Maximum
$250 per household
Who qualifies
Households, apartment blocks and businesses with properties in the North Sydney LGA.
Where
Residents, apartment blocks and businesses in the North Sydney Council area.
Status
Open. Listed under current rebates, no closing date published.
Type of payment
Rebate

What you do

Have a rainwater tank of at least 1,000 litres installed by a licensed plumber and claim a quarter of the cost back from Council.

Requirements

  • Minimum tank size 1,000 litres
  • Installed by a licensed plumber
  • Not installed to meet BASIX or development application conditions
  • Installed within the past 12 months; apply within 12 months of the final invoice date

How to apply

  1. 1Check the eligibility criteria and the Sustainability Rebates Guidelines
  2. 2Buy and install the tank through a provider that meets the criteria
  3. 3Submit the application through Rebately (rebately.co) with a recent electricity bill, a photo of the installed product and the invoice
  4. 4If approved, Rebately pays the rebate by bank transfer

Timing and deadlines

Apply within 12 months of the date on the final invoice

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “North Sydney Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/north-sydney-rainwater-tank-rebate

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