Ontario
Rain barrel and cistern rebates in Ontario
5 programs in Ontario pay residents for rain barrels and cisterns. 1 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $1,088 per household.
5 programs
- Open
Guelph Rainwater Harvesting System Rebate
City of Guelph
$0.50 per litre of tank storage, to a maximum of $2,000 (seasonal outdoor system); $2,000 for an all-season indoor/outdoor system
Up to $2,000 per household
- Seasonal
Guelph Discounted Rain Barrel Sale
City of Guelph
Limited supply of subsidized 220 litre rain barrels each spring, limit two per address (price set by the supplier each year)
- Seasonal
St. Catharines Subsidized Rain Barrel Sale
City of St. Catharines
Subsidized rain barrels, up to two per resident (2026 sale price $60 each)
- Status not posted
Town of Essex Downspout and Rain Barrel Subsidy
Town of Essex
Downspout disconnection: up to 100% of cost ($75 maximum); rain barrel: up to 100% of cost ($100 maximum)
Up to $175 per household
- Out of funds
Toronto Rain Barrel Savings Program ($8.95 Rain Barrels)
City of Toronto
Rain barrel for $8.95 plus tax and a downspout diverter for $1.00 plus tax, with free delivery (limit one each per property)
Other Ontario programs
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Source: Sow, “Rain barrel and cistern rebates in Ontario,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/rain-barrels
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