Rebates

Low Flush Toilet Rebate Program

Low flush toilets reduce water consumption and help conserve our most precious resource. The City offers a $75 rebate for replacing a 13 litre or greater toilet with a CSA approved 6 litre (or less) low flush model.

• One rebate per residence or business (lifetime maximum one per property).
• Toilet must be purchased on or after January 1 of the current year.
• Eligible only for existing buildings within City boundaries connected to City water and sewer.
• Not available for new construction or replacement of existing low flush toilet.
• Proof of purchase, installation of new toilet and appropriate disposal of old toilet required.

Low Flush Toilet Rebate Program Application

For more information, call 250 954-3060 or email administration@parksville.ca.

Rain barrels help conserve water, support healthy and sustainable gardens, reduce water utility costs, and lessen demand on the City’s stormwater system. The City offers a rebate of up to $50 for the purchase and installation of a rain barrel.

• One rebate per residence (50% of purchase cost, to a maximum of $50).
• Available to owners of existing residential properties with a valid occupancy permit connected to the City’s water system.
• Rain barrels must be purchased on or after January 1 of the current year.
• Proof of purchase and installation required.

Rain Barrel Rebate Program Application

For more information, call 250 954-3060 or email administration@parksville.ca.

Security cameras may contribute to reduced crime and safer communities. The City offers a rebate of up to $100 for the purchase and installation of a security camera.

• One rebate per property owner or business.
• Camera must be purchased on or after January 1 of the current year.
• Residential cameras must be installed on the exterior of the building; businesses may install cameras on either the interior or exterior of business.
• The camera must be purchased; subscriptions or systems with rented equipment are not eligible.
• Proof of purchase and installation required.
• Applicants must ensure installations comply with privacy laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection and Privacy Act.
• Business applicants must complete and submit the Privacy Planning Checklist.

Security Camera Rebate Program Application

For more information, call 250 954-3060 or email administration@parksville.ca.

Trees provide environmental, aesthetic, and community benefits and support a healthier urban landscape. Residents are encouraged to choose non invasive species using the "Grow Me Instead Guide".

To support Parksville’s urban forest, the City offers a rebate of up to $50 for planting a tree on private property.

• One rebate per property per calendar year; tree must be purchased after January 1 of current year.
• Eligible for owners of existing residential or commercial properties within City boundaries.
• Trees must be planted in the ground on private property (no potted or boulevard plantings).
• Eligible species must grow to a mature height over 4.9 m (16 ft).
• Rebate applies to tree purchase only (not planting costs).
• Proof of purchase and planting required.

For more information, call 250 248-5412 or email ops@parksville.ca.