Government Rebates for Water Tanks

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National Water Tanks Rebate

National Programs

On 10 May 2011 the Australian Government announced that it will no longer be providing rebates for rainwater tanks or greywater systems under the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative.

Rainwater tanks or greywater systems purchased after 10 May 2011 will not be eligible for an Australian Government rebate.

Householders may still apply for a rebate for rainwater tanks or greywater systems that were purchased on or before 10 May 2011. However all applications must be received by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities by
10 November 2011.

Applications will not be accepted after this time.

All relevant information and guidelines regarding the rebate can be found at: www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.html

The National Rainwater and Greywater (NRGI) Household Rebate offers rebates of up to $500 for new rainwater tanks or greywater systems.

Subject to the eligibility criteria, rebates are available for either:

the purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank(s) which is connected to the toilet and/or laundry by a licensed plumber ('plumbed in' as defined in the definitions section of the NRGI Household Rebate Guidelines) OR
the purchase and installation of a greywater system, (as defined in the definitions section of the NRGI Household Rebate Guidelines) which is installed by a licensed plumber.

The following rebates are available:

$500 for rainwater tank(s) with a total capacity of more than 4,000 litres (must be plumbed in for indoor water use by a licensed plumber).
$500 for a permanent greywater system (as defined in the NRGI Household Rebate guidelines) which is installed by a licensed plumber.

More information?

Visit http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.html

Northern Territory (NT) Water Tanks Rebate

Households, not for profit organisation or community group purchasing and installing a water tank in Victoria since 1 March 2010 may be eligible for a rebate of up to $900.

More information?

Visit http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/environment/rebates/rainwatertank/index.html

New South Wales (NSW) Water Tanks Rebate

The tank(s) must have a minimum 2,000 litre capacity and be purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2011 inclusive.
Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate.

Tank(s) Capacity (litres)	Tank rebate	Connection to toilet(s)	Connection to washing machine	Total
2,000-3,999	$150	$500	$500	$1,150
4,000-6,999	$400	$500	$500	$1,400
7,000+	$500	$500	$500	$1,500

More information?

Visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfrtw.htm

Victoria (VIC) Water Tanks Rebate

Households purchasing and installing a water tank in Victoria from 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2011 are now eligible for a rebate of up to $1000.

Tank Rebate 1 - Small Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater Tank only 600 litres or greater
Rainwater Tank 600 -1,999 litres connected to toilet

$150

$300

Tank Rebate 2 - Large Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater Tank 2,000 -3,999 litres connected to toilet OR laundry
Rainwater Tank 4,000 litres or greater connected to toilet OR laundry
Rainwater Tank 4,000 litres or greater connected to toilet AND laundry

$500
$900
$1,000

More information?

Visit www.ourwater.vic.gov.au

South Australia (SA) Water Tanks Rebates

The rainwater tank and plumbing rebate available under the Home Rebate Scheme includes:
A rebate of between $200 and up to $1000 is now being offered towards the cost of purchasing and plumbing a rainwater tank into your home for uses such as toilet fl ushing, all cold water outlets in laundry and for hot water supply.

For more information phone the
SA Water Rebates Hotline on
1800 130 952.
Or visit www.sawater.com.au

For further information on rebates outside of the above areas, please contact your local water providers, visit your local or state government websites, or click here for further information.

West Australia (WA) Water Tanks Rebate