A small one, but it is real money and the deadline is soft in the way that matters: it closes when the money runs out.

The Home Water Savings Rebate Program is a 2026 pilot from The City of Calgary and Green Calgary. If you are a Calgary homeowner — or the person whose name is on the residential water account — you can claim up to $150 toward one WaterSense-labelled bathroom fixture.

The catch, first

The fixture must have been purchased and installed on or after August 4, 2026.

That is the line that will disqualify most people. A toilet you replaced in June does not count, however new it is. If you have been meaning to do this anyway, the rebate is a reason to do it now rather than a reason to look up an old receipt.

The second catch is quieter: there are roughly 1,500 rebates, given first come, first served, and the program closes on December 1, 2026 — or when the funding is gone, whichever happens first. On a pilot, it is usually the money that runs out first.

What qualifies

Only fixtures carrying the WaterSense label, and only these three:

  • Toilets (not flushometer-valve types)
  • Bathroom sink faucets
  • Showerheads
Not covered: kitchen faucets, bathtub faucets, urinals, irrigation controllers, sprinklers, water treatment systems, accessories, outdoor watering products — and no labour, installation, plumbing services or tools. It is the fixture only.

One rebate per applicant, for one fixture, at one address.

Renters can be eligible if the residential water utility account is in their name. Landlords can apply for a single qualifying unit.

What you need to claim

You buy and install first, then apply. Have these ready:

  • Your ENMAX water account number for the installation address — this is the one people have to go digging for, so find it before you start the form
  • The fixture's brand, type and model number
  • An itemized receipt showing the vendor, the purchase date, a description of the fixture, price and taxes, and the transaction number
  • You may be asked for proof of the old fixture, so it is worth taking a photo of the old toilet or showerhead before it goes to the landfill
The application runs through Green Calgary, and you also consent to the City checking your ENMAX water account as part of it.

Approved rebates arrive by e-transfer or cheque in 8 to 10 weeks. Budget for that gap rather than expecting it to offset the purchase.

Is it worth doing

If you already need to replace a leaking toilet or a tired showerhead, yes, plainly — $150 is a meaningful share of the cost of a mid-range toilet, and a WaterSense fixture keeps paying you back on the utility bill afterwards.

If nothing in your bathroom is broken, this is not a reason to rip out a working fixture. The rebate is smaller than the job.

Check eligibility and apply →