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Florida smart controller rebates
| Program | Smart controllers amount | Details | Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Water and Sewer (WASD)Miami-Dade County | Up to $500 | WaterSense smart controller or soil moisture sensor: up to $400 Mechanical to smart controller conversion: up to $500 | Source ↗ |
| City of Cape CoralLee County | Up to $500 | Smart irrigation system (WaterSense controller + soil moisture sensors, 70%+ efficiency): $500 cash | Source ↗ |
| Polk Regional Water Cooperative (participating utilities)Polk County | Up to $350 | Smart irrigation controller: up to $200 or $350 depending on utility | Source ↗ |
| City of Haines City UtilitiesPolk County | Up to $300 | WaterSense smart controller: 65% of cost, up to $300 | Source ↗ |
| City of Winter Haven UtilitiesPolk County | Up to $300 | WaterSense smart controller (replacing a standard controller): 75% of cost, up to $300 | Source ↗ |
| City of ApopkaOrange County | Up to $200 | Smart irrigation controller: 50%, up to $200 | Source ↗ |
| Seminole County UtilitiesSeminole County | Up to $200 | WaterSense smart irrigation controller: up to $200 (bill credit) | Source ↗ |
| OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission)Orange County | Up to $200 | Standalone WaterSense smart controller: 100% of cost up to $200 (bill credit) | Source ↗ |
| Manatee County UtilitiesManatee County | Up to $150 | Rain shut-off device (rain sensor, ET controller, soil moisture sensor): 100% of cost up to $150 | Source ↗ |
| Bonita Springs UtilitiesLee County | Up to $150 | WaterSense controller (replacement): up to $150 | Source ↗ |
| Toho Water AuthorityOsceola County | Up to $145 | WaterSense smart controller, add-on or plug-in: $145 bill credit | Source ↗ |
| Tampa Bay Water Wise: Smart Controller (pre-qualified homes)Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas County | Up to $125 | Smart controller or soil moisture sensor (device): up to $125 | Source ↗ |
| City of LeesburgLake County | Up to $100 | Smart controller (replacing non-weather-based): 50%, up to $100 | Source ↗ |
| Tampa Bay Water Wise: Sprinkler Parts & EvaluationHillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas County | Up to $100 | WaterSense weather-based controller: $100 | Source ↗ |
| Citrus County UtilitiesCitrus County | Up to $100 | WaterSense controller upgrade: $100 account credit | Source ↗ |
| City of Lakeland Water UtilitiesPolk County | Amount not published | WaterSense smart controller (replacing a standard controller): Amount not published | Source ↗ |
Amounts as published by each utility; most programs have usage, pre-approval or inspection rules. Open the program page for details.
Controllers on the EPA WaterSense list
A WaterSense label does not guarantee a rebate. Check your program’s rules before buying. Smart controller guide →
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Frequently asked questions
Does a WaterSense label guarantee a rebate?
No. EPA says WaterSense “does not provide any rebates for products” and tells you to contact your local water provider (EPA WaterSense Rebate Finder). Each utility sets its own rules. OUC, for example, pays only for standalone WaterSense controllers, not plug-ins or add-ons (OUC).
Do I need a licensed contractor to get a controller rebate?
It depends on the program. Tampa Bay Water Wise's smart controller rebate requires installation by a licensed irrigation contractor (Tampa Bay Water Wise). OUC lets you install it yourself or hire a professional (OUC). Check your program page before you buy.
Should I buy first or apply first?
Read your program's rules first, because they differ. Miami-Dade says retrofits done before the free pre-assessment do not qualify (Miami-Dade WASD), and Leesburg requires pre-approval before purchase (City of Leesburg). Seminole County, on the other hand, requires the product to be installed and photographed before you apply (Seminole County).
Do I still need a rain sensor with a smart (Wi-Fi) controller?
Under the statute, a properly working soil moisture or ET controller can serve as the shutoff technology (UF/IFAS AE221). UF/IFAS still recommends adding a rain sensor to an ET controller unless the controller measures rainfall on site, because Florida rainfall varies so much from place to place (UF/IFAS smart controller recommendations). Some rebate programs set their own rule: Lakeland, for example, requires an operating rain sensor at inspection (City of Lakeland).
Can rebate money run out?
Yes. Several programs say funds are first-come, first-served until they run out, including Seminole County (Seminole County) and Toho Water Authority (Toho). Confirm with your utility before you buy.
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