Irrigation upgrades · Florida

Tampa Bay Water Wise Sprinkler System Rebates

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

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Evaluation up to $100 (1 per year); rotary nozzles $5 each; WaterSense pressure-regulated spray bodies $10 each; rain sensor install/repair $50 each (once per 3 years, needs evaluation); WaterSense weather-based controller $100 (one per home); capping unneeded heads $3 each
Who qualifies
Single-family homeowners (renters need homeowner signature on General Release) who irrigate with potable water from a participating provider. Homes on reclaimed, well or pond water, new systems, system expansions and new construction not eligible. HOAs/CDDs/commercial use the Customizable Rebate.
Where
Single-family homeowners on potable water from participating providers in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey.
Status
Open. Page lists no closure or funding-exhausted notice; first-come first-served subject to funds.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Hire a program-listed licensed irrigation contractor to evaluate your existing sprinkler system, then upgrade nozzles, spray bodies, rain sensor, weather-based controller, or cap unneeded heads.

Requirements

  • Existing potable water customer of a participating utility
  • System must be working at the evaluation visit
  • Contractor must be from the program list
  • Paid itemized receipt/invoice showing work, materials, location, date
  • Contractor Rebate Form signed by participating contractor
  • Copy of utility bill
  • Signed General Release form only if paid to a representative
  • Backflow prevention requirements must be met
  • Allow inspection for up to 2 years after payment
  • Apply within 1 year of purchase; application expires 60 days after online submission unless documents are complete

How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility with the program's rebate estimator at tampabaywaterwise.org
  2. 2Hire a participating licensed irrigation contractor for a system evaluation
  3. 3Contractor checks system and timer settings and identifies eligible upgrades
  4. 4Approve and pay for the work; get itemized receipt and signed Contractor Rebate Form (evaluation-only can still claim the $100)
  5. 5Apply online at tbw.conservationrebates.com and attach all documents

Timing and deadlines

Complete applications may take up to 30 days to process, approve and pay; checks void after 90 days

Apply within 1 year of purchase/installation

Combining it with other programs

Not published; program says addresses that previously received a rebate for the same device type may not qualify again

Sources

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

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