Polk County, Florida

Polk County irrigation rebates

Up to $3,300 best case for one utility’s customers; 4 utilities have programs here, use the one that serves you
✔ Verified from official sources🔗 Source link on every rebate📅 Checked 2026-10-18🌴 Florida only

Polk Regional Water Cooperative (participating utilities)

Smart controllers listed for Auburndale, Haines City and Winter Haven; smart timers for Lakeland

Up to $350
  • Smart irrigation controllerup to $200 or $350 depending on utility

What qualifies

Smart controllers · Smart controller guide →

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

Check program rules before buying.

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Eligibility & status

Average use of at least 14,000 gal/month (see source for full terms); participating utilities only.

Status: Active per official page.

“Rebate amounts are dependent on the utility. Some are up to $200 while others are up to $350 not to exceed the cost”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

City of Winter Haven Utilities

City of Winter Haven Utility service area

Up to $300
  • WaterSense smart controller (replacing a standard controller)75% of cost, up to $300

What qualifies

Smart controllers · Smart controller guide →

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

Check the program’s rules before buying; WaterSense labeled controllers are commonly required.

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Eligibility & status

3-month average of at least 15,000 gal/month (verified by utility); controller installed and working at inspection. Funding limited, first-come first-served.

Status: Active per official page.

“The homeowner will be responsible for 25% of the total cost of the controller; the utility will rebate a maximum of $300”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

City of Haines City Utilities

Haines City water customers

Up to $3,300
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping conversion (min. 250 sq ft to micro/no irrigation)75% of cost, up to $3,000
  • WaterSense smart controller65% of cost, up to $300
  • Landscape & irrigation evaluationFree
  • Wireless rain sensorFree

What qualifies

Smart controllers · Smart controller guide →

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

Check the program’s rules before buying; WaterSense labeled controllers are commonly required.

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Eligibility & status

Single-family, multi-family and commercial properties; cost-per-square-foot limit applies to landscape conversions. Check with your water utility.

Status: Active per official page.

“The customer will be responsible for 35% of the total cost of the Smart Controller purchase, the City of Haines City will rebate up to a maximum of $300 dollars.”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

City of Lakeland Water Utilities

Lakeland Water Utilities customers irrigating with drinking water

Free / see utility
  • WaterSense smart controller (replacing a standard controller)Amount not published
  • Sprinkler system check-upFree

What qualifies

Smart controllers · Smart controller guide →

Rachio 3 (8-zone) ↗Rain Bird ARC8 ↗Orbit B-hyve XR (8-zone) ↗Hunter Hydrawise HPC-400 ↗

Check the program’s rules before buying; WaterSense labeled controllers are commonly required.

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Eligibility & status

3-month average of at least 14,000 gal/month; controller installed with an operating rain sensor at inspection. Email SaveWater@lakelandgov.net for the application.

Status: Active per official page; funding-dependent.

“Replace Your Standard Irrigation Controller With a WaterSense Labeled Smart Irrigation Controller ... Email SaveWater@lakelandgov.net to request the application”
✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

Can I water today?

Florida water districts assign watering days by house number. We never store it.

Watering rules for Polk County

Polk County is split between districts; check which one serves your address.

💧 South Florida Water Management District

Year-round rule: no watering 10am–4pm. 2-day areas: odd addresses Wed & Sat, even/no address Thu & Sun. 3-day areas: odd Mon/Wed/Sat, even Tue/Thu/Sun. Your city sets which applies.

✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

💧 Southwest Florida Water Management District

Modified Phase III water shortage through Mar 31, 2027: one day a week. Address ending 0–1 Mon, 2–3 Tue, 4–5 Wed, 6–7 Thu, 8–9 Fri. Hours: midnight–4am or 8pm–11:59pm.

✔ Verified 2026-10-18Official source ↗

Program & city pages

Polk Regional Water Cooperative (participating utilities)City of Winter Haven UtilitiesCity of Haines City UtilitiesCity of Lakeland Water UtilitiesAuburndaleHaines CityLakelandWinter Haven

WaterSense labeled smart controllers

Most Florida programs require an EPA WaterSense labeled controller. Every model below is on the EPA WaterSense product list as a standalone controller. A WaterSense label does not guarantee a rebate. Check your program’s rules (pre-approval, contractor install, replacement only) before you buy.

Rachio 3 (8-zone)Model 8ZULW-C · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesRain Bird ARC8Model ARC8 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesOrbit B-hyve XR (8-zone)Model 57985 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesHunter Hydrawise HPC-400Model HPC-400 · WaterSense labeled · check your program's rulesRain Bird WR2 wireless rain/freeze sensorModel WR2-RFC · rain sensor (no WaterSense category) · check your program's rules

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