For several years, Krakow has been promoting the retention and use of rainwater on its own properties. The small rainwater retention program has been operating there since 2014, under which the city of Krakow grants subsidies for the implementation of rainwater systems.

The amount of the subsidy depends on the type of investment and may amount to 80% of the costs incurred. In the case of aboveground, closed, free-standing rainwater tanks with a connection to the gutter, it is possible to obtain PLN 200-500 depending on the size of the tank. You can get PLN 6 000 for underground tanks with a capacity of up to 5 m³. In the case of underground tanks with a capacity of 5-10 m³, it is possible to obtain up to PLN 8,000, and for tanks with a capacity of over 10 m³, even PLN 10 000. The highest subsidy of up to PLN 12 000 will be granted for the implementation of bioretention systems, drainage or irrigation of green areas, wooded areas and gardens.

The huge interest in the rainwater retention program in Krakow has exceeded the initial assumptions of the program. The limit of funds allocated in 2021 for the implementation of the project assumptions was used. In such a situation, subsidies will be awarded in the case of obtaining additional funds or in the next edition of the program. Sample applications and updates regarding the small rainwater retention program in Krakow are available here.