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How to Apply for Jacksonville, Florida Water Rebates

Up to $1,000 to replace turf with Florida-Friendly plants and upgrade irrigation. You need an existing in-ground irrigation system with a backflow preventer. Start with a free irrigation assessment.

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm you qualify

    You need to be a JEA residential water customer with an existing automatic in-ground irrigation system and a backflow preventer, as an owner or authorized property manager.

    Open the JEA Landscape Transformation page
  2. 2

    Book a free irrigation assessment

    JEA offers free irrigation assessments. Use one to find leaks and inefficiencies and to plan your conversion before you spend money.

  3. 3

    Plan and install the conversion

    Work with a JEA pre-qualified contractor or take the do-it-yourself path by calling 877-278-3418. Reduce turf, add Florida-Friendly plants, and upgrade irrigation. Keep itemized receipts.

  4. 4

    Submit for the rebate

    Send JEA your project documentation for the rebate of up to $1,000. Confirm current amounts and required forms with JEA before you finish.

JEA pays after a verified turf-to-Florida-Friendly conversion, so plan around the irrigation requirement and the free assessment first. Confirm current terms with JEA before you start.

Full Program Details

See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.

Jacksonville, Florida Water Rebates — full guide