Rainwater Harvesting Grants and Loans

In partnership with Sonora Environmental Research Institute, Tucson Water offers rainwater harvesting grants and loans for qualifying customers to install active and/or passive systems in their homes. Sonora Environmental Research Institute will screen customers and coordinate installation of system on behalf of Tucson Water.

Program Details

Customers may qualify for a grant and/or loans to help them install a rainwater harvesting system in their property.

Grants

  • Families with an income equal to or less than 100% of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines will receive a grant of up to $1,000. 
  • Families with an income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines will receive a grant of up to $750.

Loans

Zero-interest loans are to help pay for the cost of the system and available for all qualifying families. Loans are up to $2,000 for 12 month payment plans are available. If you obtain a loan, you must make a deposit of $20.00 or 10% of its value (higher amount will be applied).

Eligibility

Tucson Water single-family residential customers that meet the criteria below can apply for this program.

Contact Sonora Environmental Research Institute

Sonora Environmental Research Institute will screen customers and coordinate installation of system on behalf of Tucson Water. For additional questions about the program, contact them by calling 520-321-9488 or email them at seri@seriaz.org. Learn more about the program by visiting seriaz.org/water-conservation/rainwater-harvesting-program/. If you are ready to apply, fill out the SERI program request form below.

Access SERI Program Request Form

 

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