Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County irrigation rebates

Up to $250 best case for one utility’s customers; 2 utilities have programs here, use the one that serves you
✔ Verified from official sources🔗 Source link on every rebate📅 Checked 2026-10-18🌴 Florida only

Tampa Bay Water Wise: Smart Controller (pre-qualified homes)

Potable customers of Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas County, or the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg or New Port Richey

Up to $250
  • Smart controller or soil moisture sensor (device)up to $125
  • Licensed contractor laborup to $125
  • Or: free device installed by program contractorFree

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Smart controllers: WaterSense labeled - check your program’s rules

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

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Eligibility & status

Pre-qualified single-family homes (about 18,000+ gal/month potable use on average), 2+ years old, in-ground potable system, licensed contractor install.

Status: Active (re-checked 2026-10-18). Separate from the $100 controller rebate in the sprinkler parts program.

“The rebates amount is up to $125 for the device, or the actual cost of the device, whichever is lower. An additional $125 rebate is available for the labor of a licensed irrigation contractor... The maximum possible rebate is capped at $250.”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

Tampa Bay Water Wise: Sprinkler Parts & Evaluation

Same six utilities; potable irrigation only (no reclaimed, well or pond)

Up to $250
  • Sprinkler system evaluationup to $100
  • Rain sensor install or repair$50
  • WaterSense weather-based controller$100
  • High-efficiency rotary nozzle$5 each
  • Pressure-regulated spray body$10 each

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Smart controllers: WaterSense labeled - check your program’s rules

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

Rain sensor - check your program’s rules

Rain Bird WR2 rain sensor ↗

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Eligibility & status

Single-family homeowners on potable water; working system; no new construction or expansions.

Status: Active (re-checked 2026-10-18). This is the "$100" controller rebate; open to all eligible potable customers, no pre-qualification.

“Sprinkler System Evaluation Up To $100 ... Installation or repair of Rain Sensor $50 ... Installation of a WaterSense labeled Weather Based Irrigation Controller $100”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

Can I water today?

Florida water districts assign watering days by house number. We never store it.

Watering rules for Hillsborough County

💧 Southwest Florida Water Management District

Modified Phase III water shortage through Mar 31, 2027: one day a week. Address ending 0–1 Mon, 2–3 Tue, 4–5 Wed, 6–7 Thu, 8–9 Fri. Hours: midnight–4am or 8pm–11:59pm.

✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

WaterSense labeled smart controllers

Most Florida programs require an EPA WaterSense labeled controller. Every model below is on the EPA WaterSense product list as a standalone controller. A WaterSense label does not guarantee a rebate. Check your program’s rules (pre-approval, contractor install, replacement only) before you buy.

Rachio 3 (8-zone)Model 8ZULW-C · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesRain Bird ARC8Model ARC8 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesOrbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)Model 57985 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesHunter Hydrawise HPC-400Model HPC-400 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesRain Bird WR2 wireless rain/freeze sensorModel WR2-RFC · rain sensor (no WaterSense category) · check your program's rules

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