Rain barrels and cisterns · Virginia

City of Charlottesville Rain Barrel Rebate

Run by City of Charlottesville Utility Billing / Water Conservation

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $30 per rebate (or the purchase price if lower); up to 2 rebates per service address. Workshop registration is $50 for a 55-gallon drum and kit, and attendees can also apply for the $30 rebate.
Maximum
$60 per household
Who qualifies
Home or rental property owner; barrel installed on a property inside City limits; City water account in good standing.
Where
City water customers with property inside Charlottesville city limits.
Status
Open. Funded as money is available; page says no rebates once funds are depleted, current balance not stated.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy a rain barrel and install it at your home inside City limits, then submit the receipt for a rebate.

Requirements

  • Barrel purchased after April 20, 2009
  • Homemade barrels and loose parts do not qualify
  • Receipt must show it was a rain barrel purchase with date, vendor and amount
  • Any vendor allowed
  • Albemarle County residents use the Albemarle County Service Authority program instead

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the Rain Barrel Rebate Form (PDF or online form)
  2. 2Attach a receipt (clear photo accepted)
  3. 3Submit in person at Utility Billing, City Hall; by mail to Charlottesville Water Conservation, PO Box 911, Charlottesville VA 22902; by fax (434) 970-3659; or electronically

Timing and deadlines

not published

No deadline listed. Fall 2026 workshops: Sep 3, Oct 8, Oct 22 2026.

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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