Water conservation rebate program

Through this program, local governments, small utilities, HOA and property owner associations, and private and publicly owned multi-family properties can apply for cost-share rebates on certain eligible water-saving items/services, specifically:

• Florida Water Star^SM certification for new residential construction
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense^®-labeled smart irrigation controllers
• Irrigation conversions (high-volume spray to a high-efficiency rotary nozzle or micro-irrigation)
• Irrigation evaluations and timer modification
• Landscape soil amendments (for new residential construction)
• Indoor fixture retrofits (toilets, sinks, and showers)
• H₂OSAV Subscription

The cost-share rebate will be up to 50% of actual costs with a not-to-exceed designated maximum amount per item/service. (Note: Labor, installation and design costs from a third party or contractor are included as eligible expenses.) Applicants cannot receive more than $10,000 in rebates per year. Approved programs will be rebated on a “first-come, first-served” basis until program funds are depleted.

After downloading a copy of the Water Conservation Cost-Share Rebate Handbook, applicants should follow the steps below for their project to be considered:

Step 1: Qualification of applicants and projects

• Due to a great response this year – we are temporarily halting the submission of new qualification applications. We are assessing the program and are hopeful to reopening applications later this year. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your rebate ideas – please email kmclane@sjrwmd.com. – Thank you for your understanding.

Step 2: Project approval / issuance of water conservation rebate cost-share agreement

• Once the Qualification Application has been approved, the District will issue a water conservation rebate cost-share agreement to the applicant.
• When the agreement is executed, the applicant may proceed with their project.

Step 3: Reimbursement though the rebate program

• To apply for rebate payment, the applicant must submit a Request for Rebate Invoice and Rebate Cost-Share Invoice Request Data Form (spreadsheet).

FY 2025–26 key dates

• October 27, 2025 – Start of fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 program; first day to submit Qualification Application; if qualified, eligible expenses may be incurred after this day.
• September 30, 2026 – Last day of FY 2024–25 program; last day eligible expenses may be incurred; last day to submit a Request for Reimbursement.
• October 30, 2026 – Last day eligible expenses may be submitted for reimbursement.

Applicants may contact Kraig McLane at kmclane@sjrwmd.com or Gretchen Smith at gcsmith@sjrwmd.com with questions.