Stuart Turf Replacement Rebate (Program Ended) | Stuart, FL

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Stuart, Florida Water Rebates

The City of Stuart previously paid $1 per square foot to remove irrigated, viable turf and replace it with a water-efficient landscape, for projects from 1,000 up to 1,500 square feet. As of August 2026 the program is no longer listed on the city site. Call 772-600-1206 to ask about current water-conservation options before planning a project around it.

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

Turf Replacement Rebate

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How to apply

Eligible owners were City of Stuart property owners on city water
Projects covered 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft of irrigated, viable turf
The city approved projects before any turf came out
Owners had 60 days to finish and pass a final inspection. The program is no longer listed as of August 2026

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 plan a project around this rebate. It is no longer listed as of August 2026, so confirm current options with the city first.

Stuart Water Rebate FAQs

How much does Stuart pay to remove turf?

The program previously paid $1 per square foot of irrigated, viable turf removed, from 1,000 up to 1,500 square feet. As of August 2026 it is no longer listed on the City of Stuart site. Call 772-600-1206 for current options.

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 did projects have to finish?

Projects had to be completed within 60 days of approval, and the rebate was mailed about four weeks after the final inspection. The program is no longer listed as of August 2026.

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. Every open program above also offers a 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder, for a one-time $29.99. Open the program to book it.