Rain barrels and cisterns · Queensland
Western Downs Rainwater Tank Rebate
Run by Western Downs Regional Council
- What you get
- $500 to $2,000 depending on total tank litres and whether the property is on one of Council's non-potable water networks
- Maximum
- $2,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property owners (individuals, businesses and community organisations) in the Western Downs Regional Council area with a dwelling on the property
- Where
- Property owners with a dwelling in the Western Downs Region.
- Status
- Paused. Applications closed for the 2025-26 funding period.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Get Council pre-approval with local quotes, then buy and install a new rainwater tank of at least 5,000 litres at your home within three months and claim the rebate.
Requirements
- Apply and get approval before buying; no retrospective payments
- New tanks only (not replacements), minimum 5,000 litres
- One application per year per rate assessment, maximum two tanks, paid to the owner
- Purchase and install within three months of approval
- Attach quotes from local Western Downs businesses (or explain why not)
- Tax invoice required in the acquittal; Council inspects the installed tank
- First come, first served; up to six approvals a week until the budget is used
How to apply
- 1Apply through Council's online grants platform when the round is open, attaching local quotes
- 2Wait for approval
- 3Buy and install the tank within three months
- 4Submit the acquittal with the tax invoice; Council inspects and pays
Sources
- https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/Services-Payments/Utilities/Water (official page)
- https://watertankfactory.com.au/rainwater-tank-rebates-nsw-qld/
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Western Downs Rainwater Tank Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/western-downs-water-tank-rebate