Rebates & Grants

Living Victoria Water Rebate Program

This scheme was launched on 1 July and is available to all Victorians, whether on tank water or connected to mains water. Another significant addition is that you will now be able to claim a rebate on water efficient washing machines.

Small businesses are also able to take advantage of these grants. Visit the Saving Water for Businesses page for more information.

This State Government scheme allows you to claim back some of the cost of buying appliances or products that help you save water.

Items include rainwater tanks, washing machines, dual flush toilets, mulch, dripper hose, showerheads and many other items.

The Living Victoria Rebate Scheme brochure has full details of how much the rebate is for each item. It also tells you how to claim a rebate.

Important things to know about the scheme:

You need to keep your receipt

To claim some rebates, the item needs to have been installed by a plumber. You’ll need to provide the Plumbing Industry Certificate number with your claim form.

Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme

This rebate scheme ran from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2011. You can still claim a rebate up until 30 September 2011. It has been replaced with the Living Victoria Water Rebate Program, so you are still able to claim a rebate for the purchase of a wide range of water efficient products.

National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative – Household Rebate

This program closed on 10 May 2011. If you purchased a rainwater tank or greywater system on or before 10 May 2011, you can still claim a rebate. However, your application needs to be received by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities by 10 November 2011.