Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales
Queanbeyan-Palerang Waterwise Rainwater Tank Subsidy
Run by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
- What you get
- Existing homes (Category 1): outdoor watering connection $350 (4,000-9,999 L), $467 (10,000-19,999 L) or $701 (20,000 L+), plus $234 for toilet connection and $234 for laundry/washing machine connection, up to $818, $935 or $1,168 in total. New homes exceeding BASIX (Category 2): $374 or $748
- Maximum
- $1,168 per household
- Who qualifies
- Owner-occupied residential properties connected to Council's water supply in Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat
- Where
- Owner-occupiers on Council water in Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.
- Status
- Open. Listed among current Waterwise incentives.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Get Council approval, then install a rainwater tank of 4,000 litres or more connected to outdoor watering (and optionally toilets and laundry) at your home on Council water, and claim a subsidy.
Requirements
- Minimum tank capacity 4,000 L
- Owner/occupier residences only
- Rebate application must be approved by Council before installation
- New homes (Category 2): tank of 10,000 L or more connected to toilets (3-star or better), laundry and over 150 square metres of outdoor watering, exceeding BASIX; submit the BASIX certificate
- Tanks of 10,000 L or more need development approval (Council waives the DA fee)
How to apply
- 1Contact Council's Environmental Section or Waterwise Officer (1300 735 025) about tank requirements
- 2Complete the rainwater tank rebate form and get Council approval before installing
- 3Install the tank and connections
- 4Lodge the form in person (Queanbeyan, Bungendore or Braidwood offices), by post or by email to [email protected]
Sources
- https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Services/Water/Waterwise (official page)
- https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/7/services/water-amp-sewer/waterwise-brochure-2024.pdf
- https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/4/resources-amp-documents/policies/policies-qprc/waterwise-policy-25-september-2025.pdf
- https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/services/water-amp-sewer/rainwater_tank_rebate_11_aug_17.pdf
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Queanbeyan-Palerang Waterwise Rainwater Tank Subsidy,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/qprc-waterwise-rainwater-tank-subsidy