Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program

Seminole County offers a rebate program for current water utility customers who upgrade their irrigation systems with WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers. This conservation initiative helps residents reduce water consumption on their landscapes.

Customers may qualify for a rebate of up to $200 when they replace their old irrigation timer with an EPA WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller.

Program Details:

• Rebates are funded by Seminole County and the St. Johns River Water Management District for unincorporated Seminole County Utility Customers.
• Available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted or until September 15, 2025, whichever comes first.
• The rebate amount will be applied as a credit to the following month’s water bill—no direct payments will be issued.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be a Seminole County Utilities customer (i.e., your water bill is paid directly to Seminole County, not a city or private utility).
• The controller must be a new, standalone EPA WaterSense-labeled controller. Plug-in or add-on units, as well as homes using water from a well, lake, pond, etc. for irrigation, are not eligible.
• The rebate amount is 100% of the cost of the controller, up to $200 (excluding taxes, shipping/handling, and other fees).
• You must have an existing, operational and in-ground irrigation system at the time of the upgrade.
• Only one (1) rebate per single-family residence (including owner-occupied homes, condos, and mobile homes).
• Additional irrigation system upgrades do not qualify for this rebate.
• The new smart controller must be installed and documented with photos before submitting the application (no exceptions).
• Seminole County does not guarantee product performance or installation quality.
• Seminole County reserves the right to deny rebates for failure to meet program requirements.

Application & Submission Requirements:

• A completed, signed, and dated application, available at seminolecountyfl.gov/irrigation-rebate.
• A copy of the original sales receipt, including the date of purchase and item cost.
• Proof of EPA WaterSense certification, found on packaging or in the online product description.
• Photos of the old irrigation controller before removal and the new controller after installation.
• Submit by September 15, 2025, via one of the following methods:
  • Online using the provided form.
  • Email to amatre@seminolecountyfl.gov.
  • Mail or hand delivery to:
    • Public Works Building
      Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate
      200 W. County Home Rd.
      Sanford, FL 32773
    • (Keep a copy of your receipt; originals will not be returned.)
• Only one application per service address is allowed.
• Participants will still be required to follow the mandatory watering days for Seminole County even if they switch to a smart irrigation controller. You can find more information about your home's specific watering days and times.
• Find WaterSense-certified smart irrigation controllers.
• You may be contacted for an on-site verification inspection of your installation.

For more information, call 407-665-2121.