Greywater & Rainwater Harvesting Tax Credits in Arizona

Effective January 1, 2007, Arizona taxpayers who install a “water conservation system” (defined as a system to collect rainwater or residential greywater) in their residence may take a one-time tax credit of 25% of the cost of the system (up to a maximum of $1,000). Builders are eligible for an income tax credit of up to $200 per residence unit constructed with a water conservation system installed.

Note that a misinterpretation of the tax credit used to give the credit only for greywater harvesting systems, but thanks to efforts by Rep. Steve Farley the tax credit can now also be used for rainwater harvesting systems, and it is retroactive to January 1, 2007. So, anyone who has purchased water harvesting systems from that point onward will get AZ tax credits until the annual amount allotted to the credit has been used up. For application forms and further information go to the website below and click on “credit pre-certification” on the left hand side of the home page, and then “gray water conservation tax credit.” You will find general information and applications for corporations and for individuals.
www.azdor.gov

Energy Tax Credits for Metal Roofing Purchases in the United States

Metal roofs are one of your best roofing options if you are planning to harvest water off your roof. And if you’ve been considering purchasing a metal roof, here’s yet another reason to go for it: From January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007, the US Government will be following Congress’ Energy Policy Act of 2005, rewarding consumers of quality metal roofs with tax credit savings up to $500. For more information (including possible extensions of the program) see:
www.metalroofing.com/v2/content/news/energy-tax-incentive.cfm