Rainwater cistern subsidy for garden irrigation
Private-property water customers in Herford, Hiddenhausen and Spenge can receive €50 per m³ of rainwater storage for garden irrigation, credited to their water bill.
This entry covers rainwater cisterns used for garden irrigation. Collecting rainwater for watering gardens conserves drinking water; Stadtwerke Herford links water conservation to the effects of climate change on drinking-water supply.
The subsidy is €50 per m³ of storage capacity, including VAT. It is awarded per tank and credited to the next annual bill under your water-supply contract. Several tanks on the same property can receive support.
Eligibility
- Build the cistern on your private property in Herford, Hiddenhausen or Spenge. The property must be connected to the public water supply.
- You must enter a water-supply contract with Stadtwerke Herford. If you already have one, the subsidy is settled through that contract.
- Flat and round rainwater tanks with a capacity of 3–10 m³ qualify. Every tank must hold at least 3 m³; other installations are excluded.
- Attach an installer’s confirmation that the cistern meets all technical construction rules.
How to apply
- Status
- closes 31 Dec 2026
- Closes
- Round restrictions
- Install by 31 December 2026 and apply within the construction year.
Have the cistern installed by 31 December 2026 and submit the application within the same calendar year as construction.
Complete and sign the application form, including your water-account and meter details, installation address, tank details and completion date. Attach the installer’s confirmation and send it to Stadtwerke Herford GmbH, Werrestr. 103, 32049 Herford. SWH checks the documents and informs you of the result; approval takes effect when SWH confirms it.