South Florida Rebates — Miami, Fort Lauderdale & Broward
South Florida offers several rebate programs for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Stuart. Miami-Dade provides up to $2,500 over 5 years for irrigation retrofits (free evaluation first). Broward offers $200–$600 for smart irrigation and nozzle upgrades. Stuart pays $1 per square foot for turf removal (up to 1,500 sq ft), one of the few direct turf replacement programs in Florida.
Rebate Summary
| Rebate Program | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Irrigation Retrofit | Up to $2,500 over 5 years | Residential |
| Broward Irrigation Rebate | $200–$600 | Residential |
| Stuart Turf Replacement | $1/sq ft, up to 1,500 sq ft | Residential |
Miami-Dade: free irrigation evaluation, then up to $500/yr for retrofits. Broward: $200–$600 for irrigation upgrades. Stuart: $1/sq ft turf removal, up to 1,500 sq ft.
Cities in This Region
Residents in these areas may qualify for rebates. Click through to see all programs in your region on the state rebates page.
South Florida Rebate Programs — Varies by program
Miami-Dade offers free landscape irrigation evaluation with rebates up to $500 per year for recommended retrofits (5 years, $2,500 total). Broward has four rebate options: smart controller ($500), multi-stream nozzles ($300), controller upgrade ($200), or mix-and-match ($600). Stuart pays $1 per square foot for turf removal (min 1,000 sq ft, max 1,500 sq ft) with permeable replacement. Pre-approval required for most programs.
- Miami-Dade: must have existing in-ground irrigation; free evaluation first
- Broward: metered city water; free on-site evaluation
- Stuart: city water customer; min 1,000 sq ft project
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How to Apply
- 1
Miami-Dade
Request free irrigation evaluation. Complete retrofits within 6 months. Submit proof of payment.
- 2
Broward
Free on-site evaluation. 60 days to complete upgrades after approval.
- 3
Stuart
Pre-approval required. Complete within 60 days. Rebate mailed ~4 weeks after inspection.
LCRA WaterSmart FAQs
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