Rain gardens and stormwater projects · South Australia

City of Adelaide Green Roof and Wall Incentive

Run by City of Adelaide

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% up to $5,000 for design and installation of green wall or green roof features
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residents and property owners in the City of Adelaide (postcodes 5000 to 5006); tenants need landlord permission; strata needs body corporate approval.
Where
Residents and ratepayers of the City of Adelaide.
Status
Open. 2026-27 scheme (SIS27) open; funding limited by the annual budget.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Have a green roof or green wall designed and installed on your property and claim half the cost back.

Requirements

  • Provide a maintenance plan
  • Licensed and accredited providers
  • Development Approval may be needed
  • Apply within 12 months of completion
  • Itemised receipts

The plan or design it asks for

A maintenance plan for the green wall or roof must be provided; earlier guidelines also required pre-commitment for residential green roofs and walls.

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Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Adelaide's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Terms and Conditions
  2. 2Pre-commit funding with an itemised quote before work if required
  3. 3Install the green roof or wall
  4. 4Apply through SmartyGrants (form SIS27) with receipts and the maintenance plan

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “City of Adelaide Green Roof and Wall Incentive,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/south-australia/adelaide-sis-green-roof-wall-rebate

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