Get help | Can I get a government grant for water filters in Malta?

Updated 03rd January 2026

Tap Water grant scheme for Malta is now open for applications

Tap Water Scheme benefits:

There is a 60% Grant on the purchase of equipment to filter water with activated carbon filters up to a maximum of €100 and this includes Tappwater Faucet Filters.

The scheme has been extended until 31st December 2026 which was confirmed by a Government Notice issued on Dec 23rd 2025.

Eligibility:

• the scheme is  restricted to home owners as any leasehold agreement must have at least 5 years to run.
• the water filters purchased are used in a domestic environment for personal use
• The Electricity Bill must be in the same name and address as the applicant and the Tappwater Malta Ltd Invoice.
  
• The invoice from Tappwater Malta Ltd is the Fiscal Receipt must not be more than 6 months old at time of application, use the Invoice Number on the application
  
• Payment must have been made from the bank account of the applicant or a joint account that includes the applicant
• The applicant must not have already received a grant under this, or previous water purification schemes

How to apply

• In person at the offices of REWS (although REWS prefer you do not)
• by mail to the offices of REWS - HINT: Send registered, mark for attention of REWS
• Online - Complete the form, and upload digital copies of all documents. Customers tell us this is the easiest way.

Documentation needed for application form

• Guidelines for applicants
• Application form with signed declaration
• COPY - ID Card or Residence Document
• COPY - Electricity bill less than 12 months old in the name of the applicant and on Residential or Domestic tariff
• ORIGINAL - Fiscal Receipt with details of the items-this is the printed invoice from Tappwater Malta Ltd which has an EXO number and VAT Number.
• Address for applications:
  • Regulator for Energy and Water Services, 
    Zentrum Business Centre, Level 1,
    Mdina Road, 
    Qormi, QRM 9010
    Malta.

You will need the applicants bank details IBAN and BIC Code.

Popular BIC codes in Malta are:

VALLMTMT: Bank of Valletta plc.
BNIFMTMT: BNF Bank plc.
MALTMTMT: Central Bank of Malta.
MMEBMTMT: HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.
FIMBMTM3: FIMBank plc.

Purchasing from one of our retail partners

If you purchase from one of 26 retail partners in Malta then purchase Starter Packs and Filters together or an Annual pack and ensure that a VAT receipt is issued that identifies the product or a VAT Receipt and an invoice from the store that identifies the product. You can then download the application from from this page and follow the guidance.

Purchasing online at www.tappwater.mt

You can download the application from from this page and follow the guidance. Your Fiscal Receipt and Invoice (same document) is in your email confirmation from your order (or on sms if you did not use your email).

You will be able to supply the copy ID and electricity bill and completed the very simple application form online or download the form and send by registered post.

If accepted:

If your application is accepted you will receive payment. At this early stage we do not know how long this takes but will update guidance when we know.

If rejected:

If your application is rejected then you will find out by letter. It is important to have everything correctly in place on application which makes the chances of rejection low.

Tappwater Eligible products for the Tap Water Grant Scheme 2025

The EcoPro, EcoPro Chrome SMR and EcoPro Compact Chrome and White are eligible under the scheme

How to maximise your grant:

We confirmed with REWS that you can max out your grant at €100 per application by buying more filter packs with your Starter Pack, the maximum first invoice spend is capped at €166 with 60% grant of €100.

With any of the Annual Starter Packs you can easily add an annual refill pack to max out your grant at €100.

Background documents and reference:

Announcement 20th March 60% grant up to a maximum of €100 will launch on March 26th - with limited  information details. You can read about the launch here.

24th March 2025 Govt Legal Notice 468 confirms the scheme -read more here

13th May 2025 Tap Water Scheme Updated & published at REWS - read more here

23rd December 2025 The Tap Water Scheme is extended until Dec 31st 2026. Further details regarding the extensions are published in the Government Gazette No. 21,562 of 23rd December 2025, under the relevant Government Notices.

Guidance for existing Tappwater customers:

If you have already purchased and applied or received a grant - nothing you can do.

If you have already purchased Tappwater and did not apply for the grant then you could consider purchasing a new starter pack and maximising your grant as this would be cheaper over the next two years than purchasing filter refills.

Essential FAQs on the Tap Water Scheme in Malta

1. I lost my VAT receipt - what can I do?

Please request an invoice which will act as your fiscal receipt.

2. My documents are in the wrong name. what can I do?

Please contact me so you can return the incorrect VAT receipt and let me know what name to change this to. We will issue an amended invoice as your fiscal receipt.

3. What is the current government grant available for Tappwater filters?

As of the 2025 budget, there is a 60% grant available on the purchase of activated carbon water filters. The rebate is capped at a maximum of €100. To maximize this, a spend of €166 will result in the full €100 rebate.

4. Who is eligible to apply for the water filter grant in Malta?

To be eligible, you must be a homeowner (or have a leasehold agreement with at least 5 years remaining) and the filter must be for domestic use. Additionally, the electricity bill must be in the same name and address as the Tappwater invoice and the applicant.

4. What documents do I need to submit with my application?

You will need to provide:

A copy of your ID Card or Residence Document.

A copy of an Electricity Bill (less than 12 months old) on a Residential or Domestic tariff.

The Original Fiscal Receipt (not more than 6 months old).

A completed application form with a signed declaration.

5. How do I apply for the rebate?

The easiest way is to apply online via the REWS (Regulator for Energy and Water Services) website. You can also apply by registered mail to the REWS offices in Qormi. Tappwater Malta offers a "Grant Pack" with direct orders that includes the guidelines, application form, and fiscal receipt to simplify the process.

6. Which specific Tappwater products are eligible for this grant?

The grant applies to equipment that filters water using activated carbon. Under this scheme, the EcoPro water filter, the EcoPro Chrome SMR and the EcoPro Compact (available in both Chrome and White) are the specific Tappwater faucet filters eligible for the 60% rebate.

7. How can I maximize the grant to receive the full €100?

Since the grant covers 60% of the purchase price up to €100, you can "max out" the benefit by purchasing additional filter refill packs along with your initial Starter Pack. If your total first invoice reaches €166, you will be eligible for the full €100 refund.

8. Is there a deadline for the current grant scheme?

The current Tap Water Grant Scheme has been extended and is scheduled to run until December 31st, 2026, as announced in the 2025 Budget. However, applications should be submitted promptly as the fiscal receipt must not be more than 6 months old at the time of application.