Stuart Turf Replacement Rebate 2026 | $1 per sq ft Turf Removal

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Stuart, Florida Water Rebates

The City of Stuart pays $1 per square foot to remove irrigated, viable turf and replace it with a water-efficient landscape. Projects run from a minimum of 1,000 square feet up to a maximum of 1,500 square feet, so the rebate tops out at $1,500. The replacement area has to be covered by a permeable material like rock, bark, pavers, or drought-tolerant plants. Concrete and artificial turf do not qualify, and the work has to finish within 60 days of approval.

$1 / sq ft, up to 1,500 sq ft · Verified June 2026

Turf Replacement Rebate

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How to apply

Confirm you are a City of Stuart property owner serviced by city water
Plan a project of 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft of irrigated, viable turf
Apply and get approval before removing any turf
Remove the turf and cover the area with permeable material or drought-tolerant plants within 60 days
Pass the final inspection; the rebate is mailed about four weeks later

What you'll need

Turf Replacement Rebate application
Proof you are a City of Stuart water customer
Project measurements and plant or material plan
Final inspection confirmation

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks Florida-Friendly, drought-tolerant natives suited to South Florida around Stuart, designs an HOA-friendly layout that meets the permeable-cover rule, and assembles your project measurements and plant list.

Avoid these mistakes

Don't use concrete or artificial turf. Neither qualifies, and the area has to be covered by a permeable layer.
Don't remove turf before approval. Pre-approval is required and the project has to finish within 60 days of it.
Don't go below 1,000 sq ft or expect more than $1,500. The program runs from 1,000 to a 1,500 sq ft maximum.

Stuart Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Stuart pay to remove turf?

$1 per square foot of irrigated, viable turf removed, from 1,000 up to 1,500 square feet, for a maximum rebate of $1,500 (City of Stuart, verified June 2026).

Can I replace my turf with concrete or artificial grass?

No. Concrete and artificial turf do not qualify. The area has to be covered by a permeable layer such as rock, bark, pavers, stepping stones, or drought-tolerant plants.

Is there a minimum project size?

Yes. Projects start at a minimum of 1,000 square feet and the rebate is capped at 1,500 square feet.

How long do I have to finish?

The project has to be completed within 60 days of approval. The rebate is mailed about four weeks after the final inspection.

Free step-by-step help with every rebate above

Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.