Rain barrels and cisterns · New South Wales
Shoalhaven Water $500 Rainwater Tank Rebate
Run by Shoalhaven City Council (Shoalhaven Water)
- What you get
- $500
- Maximum
- $500 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property owners in Shoalhaven whose property is connected to the town water supply
- Where
- Property owners on Shoalhaven Water's town supply in the City of Shoalhaven.
- Status
- Open. No closing date published.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Buy and install a rainwater tank of at least 2,000 litres at your property on town water, complete Council's compliance checklist, and claim a $500 rebate.
Requirements
- You must be the property owner
- Property connected to the town water supply
- Total tank capacity at least 2,000 litres
- Tank purchased and installed in the last 12 months
- Submit the Rainwater Tank Compliance Checklist first and receive an Approval Verification Number
How to apply
- 1Submit the Rainwater Tank Compliance Checklist to Council to get an Approval Verification Number
- 2Have a copy of the tank receipt ready (JPG or PDF)
- 3Apply online through Council's request platform with your verification number and receipt, or call (02) 4429 3214 or visit an administration centre
Timing and deadlines
Apply within 12 months of buying and installing the tank
Sources
- https://shoalwater.nsw.gov.au/your-home/save-water/apply-for-a-rainwater-tank-rebate (official page)
- https://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/LinkGeneratorAPI/record/2907535/preview_latest_final_version_pdf
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Shoalhaven Water $500 Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/shoalhaven-water-rainwater-tank-rebate
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