Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged throughout Orange County. SJRWMD and Orange County Utilities offer rebates for rain barrels and cisterns as part of water conservation programs.
Florida does not restrict rainwater harvesting at residential properties. Rain barrels up to 100 gallons require no permit. SJRWMD and the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension regularly offer rain barrel workshops with subsidized pricing (typically $40-$60 per barrel). Larger cisterns over 500 gallons may require a building permit if structural or plumbed to potable fixtures; connection to indoor plumbing requires a cross-connection backflow preventer per FL Plumbing Code. Harvested water may be used for irrigation, washing, and non-potable uses without restriction. Orange County's rapid growth and SJRWMD withdrawal caps make rainwater capture strategically important.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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