How to Get the Outdoor Water Conservation Rebates

What you get

50% rebate for irrigation system repair/replacement (up to $1,500), landscape retrofit (up to $1,500), irrigation well (up to $2,500), rain shut-off ($150 or $500 for soil moisture sensors), reclaimed water connection ($1,000), or alternative water source ($1,000).

• Residential: Up to $2,500 ($3,500 with irrigation well)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Manatee County Utilities customer
• Property located in: Bradenton, Manatee County
• Must be a Manatee County Utilities direct customer
• Pre-approval required before starting work
• Maximum combined outdoor rebates: $2,500 total, or $3,500 with irrigation well

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 Manatee County Utilities 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.