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How to Apply for Manatee County, Florida Water Rebates

Up to $2,500 combined outdoor rebates per property, or up to $3,500 with an irrigation well. You must be a Manatee County Utilities direct customer and get pre-approval before starting. Eligibility is limited to higher-use accounts, so confirm your account qualifies first.

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Make sure you are a Manatee County Utilities direct customer and your account averaged over 8,500 gallons per month for the prior two years. Email water.conservation@mymanatee.org or call 941-792-8811 with questions.

    Open the outdoor rebate page
  2. 2

    Apply and get pre-approval

    Submit the outdoor rebate eligibility application and wait for pre-approval before you start any work. A free landscape and irrigation evaluation may be available.

  3. 3

    Complete the work and submit

    Finish the approved project, keep itemized invoices, and submit proof of completion. Rebates combine up to $2,500, or up to $3,500 with an irrigation well.

The usage threshold and pre-approval step are the two things that disqualify people. Confirm both before spending a dollar.

Full Program Details

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

Manatee County, Florida Water Rebates — full guide