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Home Rebates Overview
 

In November 2007 the State Government launched the H2OME Rebate scheme to encourage South Australian households to achieve greater water savings inside and outside the home. As part of  Water for Good - the State's plan to ensure our water future to 2050, the scheme has been enhanced and extended to include new rebates.

The H2OME Rebate scheme also extends to not-for-profit and charitable organisations for eligible indoor goods (showerheads, washing machines, dual flush toilets, rainwater tanks and hot water re-circulators).

The H2OME Rebate scheme includes:

Rebates available for approved water efficient products purchased on or after 1 November 2007:

Showerheads – up to $30 to purchase and install a low-flow (3 stars or more) showerhead
Dual flush toilets$150 for retrofitting a dual flush toilet suite with a WELS rating of 3 stars or better
Washing machines - $200 rebate modified for water efficient washing machines with a minimum of 4.5 stars 
Garden goods - up to $100 back if you spend a minimum of $250 or more; or 40% of a minimum spend of $150 on water efficient gardens goods 
Home Water Audit - $100 ($110 for regional areas) for a Home Water Audit + plus up to 2 free low-flow showerheads 
Rainwater tanks - Between $200 and $1000 towards the cost of purchase and retrofit of a rainwater into your home for uses such as toilet flushing, clothes washing or for hot water supply and as of 11 March 2010 up to $200 for a stand alone rainwater tank (a tank that is not required to be connected to the house)


Rebates available for approved water efficient products purchased on or after 28 September 2009:

Hot water re-circulator - $150 rebate for purchase and connection to an entire heated water system 
Pool covers and cover rollers - up to $200 rebate for the purchase of approved pool/spa covers and cover rollers 

Application forms

Application forms
(not-for-profit/charitable organisations)

Quick links


Who is eligible for the rebate?
Rebates are available to all residential properties regardless of whether the property is connected to SA Water mains supply, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Rebates are available to both homeowners and tenants (please see application forms for full terms and conditions). Tenants will need to present a letter from the property owner to be eligible for the low–flow showerhead, dual flush toilets, rainwater tank plumbing rebates and the Home Water Audit rebate.


How do I apply for the rebate?
You can apply by filling in the application forms available by accessing the links above or by phoning the Water Rebates Hotline on 1800 130 952. Forms may also be available at outlets where water efficient products can be purchased. You will need to supply us with your proof of purchase and installation (where appropriate). Rebates are not available on rented, leased or hired products. The product will need to have been purchased and installed on or after 1 November 2007 (for rainwater tank rebates see application form for date eligibility). Full terms and conditions for each rebate are available on the application forms.

How will I receive my rebate?
On the application forms customers are given the option to have their rebate amount credited to their SA Water account, or a cheque or EFT payment can be arranged. See application forms for more details.

Can I claim more than one rebate?
Residents are eligible to claim one of each separate type of rebate or rebate package per property or per person. There is no limit to the amount of rebates available for not-for-profit or charitable organisations. See application forms for details.

 

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