Rebate for installations on or before 31 January 2008

Rainwater tank with internal connection

Internal connection (only) for existing tanks

Rainwater Tank with Internal Connection Rebate

For installations completed on or before 31 January 2008, the rebate amounts applicable to new tanks with a plumbing connection to inside the home (e.g. to the toilet or washing machine) are as follows:

Total storage capacity	Rebate
2,000-3,999 litres	$550
4,000-8,999 litres	$700
9,000 litres or greater	$800

To apply for a Rainwater Tank Rebate, submit a completed application form (   70KB), with a copy of the official payment receipt for the supply and installation of the tank(s) and a copy of the 'Notification and Certificate of Compliance for Minor Works', which must be provided to you by the licensed plumbing contractor on completion of the plumbing.

For installations completed on or after 1 February 2008, new rebate amounts apply.

Internal Connection (only) Rebate - for existing tanks

For installation completed on or before 31 January 2008, the rebate for the installation of a plumbing connection (only) from an existing tank to inside the home (e.g. to the toilet or washing machine) is $400.

To apply for the Internal Connection Rebate (for Existing Rainwater Tanks), submit a completed application form (  76KB), with a copy of the official payment receipt for the installation and a copy of the 'Notification and Certificate of Compliance for Minor Works', which must be provided to you by the licensed plumbing contractor on completion of the plumbing.

For installations completed on or after 1 February 2008, new rebate amounts apply.

For more information call 13 22 81.

Residents need to look at their particular circumstances when considering the cost and benefits of installing a rainwater tank and internal plumbing. The ACT Government's Rainwater tank guidelines for residential properties in the ACT    (  2.3MB) provides information to assist.