Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales

Rous County Council Rainwater Tank Rebate

Run by Rous County Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
$200 for 2,000-4,499 L; $800 for 4,500-8,999 L; $1,000 for 9,000 L or more; plus $620 for connecting all internal toilets and $550 for connecting a washing machine
Maximum
$2,170 per household
Who qualifies
Residential properties connected to town water within the Rous bulk water supply area: Ballina, Byron (including Mullumbimby), Lismore (excluding Nimbin) and Richmond Valley (excluding Casino and land west of Coraki).
Where
Town-water homes supplied by Rous County Council in the Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Richmond Valley areas (not Nimbin, Casino or west of Coraki).
Status
Open. Current program runs to 30 June 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rainwater tank of 2,000 litres or more at a home on town water and claim a rebate by tank size, plus extra if a plumber connects it to your toilets or washing machine.

Requirements

  • Tank of at least 2,000 litres
  • Tank installed, completed and paid for between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2027
  • Tank volumes or connections required under BASIX for new homes or major renovations are not eligible
  • Internal connection rebates need a plumber's Certificate of Compliance
  • Properties that previously received Rous rebates may not be eligible

How to apply

  1. 1Install and pay for your tank (and any internal connections)
  2. 2Download and fully complete the Rainwater Tank Rebate application form
  3. 3For toilet or washing machine connections, have your plumber complete page 2 of the NSW notice of work and certificate of compliance
  4. 4Send the application to Rous ([email protected], 02 6623 3800)

Timing and deadlines

Current program covers tanks installed and paid for 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027

Program ends 30 June 2027

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Rous County Council Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/rous-rainwater-tank-rebate

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