Irrigation upgrades · Florida

Tampa Bay Water Wise Shallow Well Installation Rebate

Run by Tampa Bay Water Wise (Tampa Bay Water, member governments, SWFWMD)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $1,000
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Existing potable water customer of a participating provider. Single-family detached home at least 2 years old. Not eligible with reclaimed water access/use, prior outdoor water rebates from the program, or new construction. Installed on or after March 1, 2020.
Where
Potable water customers of participating providers in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey.
Status
Open. Page lists no closure notice; first-come first-served subject to funds.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Have a SWFWMD-certified licensed well driller install a shallow well to water your landscape instead of drinking-quality water.

Requirements

  • Pre-qualify via the rebate estimator (or exception by calling 727-791-2323)
  • Licensed well driller certified by SWFWMD; driller obtains SWFWMD permit
  • Eligible costs: permits, drilling, pump, casing, pressure tank, irrigation connection; sprinkler heads, drip, pump replacement, timers not eligible
  • Well is for outdoor irrigation only
  • Hillsborough County: Residential Dual Check valve at potable meter ($60 one-time, county permit)
  • Receipt/invoice, well completion report, utility bill copy; General Release if paid to representative
  • Allow inspection up to 2 years after payment

How to apply

  1. 1Check pre-qualification with the rebate estimator
  2. 2Hire a SWFWMD-certified shallow well driller who pulls the permit
  3. 3After installation gather receipt, well completion report, utility bill
  4. 4Apply online at tbw.conservationrebates.com

Timing and deadlines

Complete applications up to 30 days to process

Apply within 1 year of installation

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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