How to Get the Florida Friendly Landscaping Rebate

What you get

Retrofits high-volume irrigation landscapes into Florida-Friendly Landscapes. A minimum of 250 square feet must be converted to micro-irrigation, no-irrigation, or a combination. The customer pays 25% of the total cost and the City rebates up to a maximum of $3,000 (a per-square-foot restriction applies; rate not published) (City of Haines City; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to $3,000 (customer pays 25%; min 250 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Haines City customer
• Property located in: Haines City
• City of Haines City water customer
• Convert at least 250 sq ft to Florida-Friendly Landscaping
• Customer pays 25% of total cost

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Haines City and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.