Rain barrels and cisterns · Pennsylvania
LPTA Stormwater Rain Barrel Rebate
Run by Lower Paxton Township Authority (LPTA)
- What you get
- One-time $100 rebate for one rain barrel (minimum 50 gallons)
- Maximum
- $100 per household
- Who qualifies
- Single-family residential (SFR) stormwater customers of LPTA in Lower Paxton Township, with sanitary sewer and stormwater accounts current.
- Where
- Single-family stormwater customers of Lower Paxton Township Authority with sewer and stormwater accounts current.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Install (or already have) a connected rain barrel of at least 50 gallons on a single-family home and apply to LPTA for the one-time rebate.
Requirements
- Rain barrel holds at least 50 gallons
- One barrel per rebate
- Barrel must be connected and operating; LPTA may inspect
- New barrels: attach proof of purchase
- Existing barrels: inspection required
- Sewer and stormwater accounts must be current
How to apply
- 1Download the Stormwater Credit Application (Attachment A of the Credit and Incentive Policy Manual)
- 2Check the Rain Barrels Rebate box and complete customer information on page A-1 only
- 3Attach proof of purchase for a new barrel
- 4Mail to Lower Paxton Township Authority, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109, Attn: Sewer Director
- 5LPTA reviews within 90 days and may inspect
- 6Rebate is paid within 45 days of approval inspection
Timing and deadlines
Review within 90 days; rebate within 45 days of inspection
Combining it with other programs
Credits are cumulative with other LPTA stormwater credits; rain barrel rebate is separate from the 45% credit cap
Sources
- https://www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1353/Stormwater-Management-Program-Credit-and-Incentive-Policy-Manual (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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