The Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme rewards residential customers connected to a mains water supply for purchasing water-saving devices and services, thereby reducing their water consumption.
Rainwater tanks can save up to 40,000 litres per household per year. In addition, households who purchased and installed a rainwater tank from 1 January 2007 are eligible for a rebate of up to $1000.
The rebate is based on the size of the tank and requires the tank to be connected to toilet and/or laundry facilities as follows:
| Capacity |
Connection |
Rebate |
| 2000 - 3999 litre |
Connected to toilet and/or laundry |
$500 rebate |
| 4000+ litre |
Connected to toilet or laundry |
$900 Rebate |
| 4000+ litre |
Connected to toilet and laundry |
$1000 Rebate |
The existing $150 rebate for tanks 600 litres or larger not connected for indoor use will still apply, as will the $150 tank to toilet connection for new small tanks (600L to 1999L) and existing tanks. These two $150 rebates will continue to be credited to your next water bill.
The Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme is administered by the retail water authorities on behalf of the Victorian Government, in partnership with the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
 Download the VIC Water Tank Rebate application form [112 KB] |
