Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate

Rebates available up to $50 per rain barrel and $350 per cistern. Visit the SoCal Water$mart webpage to learn more.

Grey rain barrel with flowers on top.

Rain barrels and cisterns are a simple way to capture rainwater and reuse it to water your landscape. For more information on installation, maintenance and FAQs, visit our Rainwater Harvesting page. Rain barrels and cisterns are often available at gardening and hardware retail establishments, along with online retailers.

How to Qualify - Rain Barrel

  • Before you purchase a rain barrel, please visit SoCal Water$mart for complete terms and conditions
  • Your rain barrel must hold a minimum of 50 gallons of water, and must be designed for rain capture. Homemade rain barrels do not qualify
  • When installing your rain barrel, please follow the installation guidelines outlined by SoCal Water$mart
  • Save your receipt and supporting documents to show proof of purchase

How to Qualify - Cistern

  • Cisterns between 200-500 gallons are eligible for up to $250 in rebates
  • Cisterns between 501-999 gallons are eligible for up to $300 in rebates
  • Cisterns 1000+ gallons are eligible for up to $350 in rebates
  • Before you purchase a cistern, please visit SoCal Water$mart for complete terms and conditions
  • Your cistern must hold a minimum of 200 gallons of water, and must be constructed of hard plastic. Homemade cisterns do not qualify
  • When installing your cistern, please follow the installation guidelines outlined by SoCal Water$mart
  • Save your receipt and supporting documents to show proof of purchase

How to Apply

  • Apply for your rebate directly on the SoCal Water$mart website
  • Select “Apply for Rebate”
  • When prompted, upload a copy of your receipt and the required supporting documents

Terms

  • Only residential PWP water customers are eligible
  • A maximum of two rain barrel rebates allowed per water service address
  • A maximum of one cistern rebate is allowed per water service address
  • Applicants may not submit a rebate claim for both rain barrels and cisterns  
  • Visit the Socal Water$mart website for complete terms