Hotel & Motel Toilet, Showerhead and Aerator Retrofit

Replacing old toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets that use 0.8 – 1.28 gallons per flush can add up to major water and financial savings for property owners. Be sure to consult with a plumbing professional about the appropriateness of these toilets for your building. Upgrading showerheads and aerators to high efficiency models can have surprisingly large savings – as much as replacing a toilet.

• The rebate helps to cover some of the upfront costs.
• Reduced water usage can lower your water and sewer bill month after month.
• When you install products with a WaterSense label they are independently certified to ensure they meet water efficiency and quality performance standards. Find your WaterSense certified products here: https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/products/

For $40 Toilet Rebate, the toilet installed must be a WaterSense labeled toilet using 0.8 gallons per flush or less, and the toilet replaced must use at least 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). The gpf rating is usually printed on the toilet bowl or tank.

For $75 Toilet Rebate Option: The toilet installed must be a WaterSense labeled toilet using 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) or less, and the toilet replaced must use 3.5 gpf or more. Toilets that were manufactured in 1993 or earlier are eligible. To check the date of manufacture, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below.

• You must be an existing potable water utility customer of the City of Tampa, City of St. Petersburg, City of New Port Richey, Pinellas County, Pasco County or Hillsborough County.
• Applications must be submitted within 1 year of purchase.
• To qualify for a rebate, all installed toilets must be listed on the EPA WaterSense eligibility list, which is available online at https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/Product-Search-Results-Toilets.html.
• You must schedule a free pre-installation inspection to ensure qualification. Call 941-289-6927 or email David at dvinokurov@egia.org to schedule your inspection.
• Applicant agrees to Customer Agreement (see below).

• A pre and post inspection report of your old and new fixtures. There is no charge for the inspection or reports. These reports will be provided to you by the inspector.
• A purchase receipt is required, indicating the brand, model number, itemized costs, number of units purchased, payment indication, purchase date and install date (if applicable).
• A copy of the utility bill.
• A W9.
• If rebate is payable to an authorized representative of the homeowner (such as a tenant), a completed and signed general release form is required. You may download a general release form here.

• Applicant must be an existing potable water utility customer of the city of Tampa, city of St. Petersburg, city of New Port Richey, Pinellas County, Pasco County or Hillsborough County.
• Tampa Bay Water Wise reserves the right to verify the purchase and installation of the toilet(s) through a post-installation inspection. If the rebate inspector is unable to conduct a scheduled inspection to verify purchase and/or installation, the rebate check may not be issued.
• Applicant must allow Tampa Bay Water Wise or its third-party inspector access to review the completed installation for up to two (2) years after a rebate check has been paid in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Tampa Bay Water Wise reserves the right to inspect all submissions to determine eligibility. Fraudulent requests for rebates or duplicate submissions will be denied. Any paid rebates will be subject to repayment to Tampa Bay Water Wise if fraudulent activity is determined.
• Applications submitted with missing or incomplete information will be subject to processing delays and/or denial of the rebate request.
• Complete rebate applications submitted may take up to 30 days to be processed, approved, and rebate checks sent out. Rebate approval is at the sole discretion of Tampa Bay Water Wise, and submission of a rebate application does not guarantee rebate approval.
• In order to receive a rebate, applicants must fulfill application requirements, meet rebate criteria, and accept the customer agreement.
• Rebate(s) will be issued as a check made payable to the account holder or homeowner. Checks will not be issued to third parties or contractors, unless designated by the homeowner with a general release form here.
• The rebate issued cannot exceed the purchase price of the installed product.
• Rebates are offered on new products only. Used or refurbished items are not eligible for a rebate.
• All products must be owned by the customer. Rented or leased products are not eligible for a rebate.
• New construction projects are not eligible.
• Purchases must be made on or after March 1, 2020, with applications submitted within 1 year of purchase.

• How do I determine the date of manufacture for my existing toilet?

• Remove the lid from the top of the tank. Look closely just above the water line for the toilet’s manufacture date, or look on the lid. You may need to use a flashlight. The date may be an ink stamp, or imprint or etching in the wall. If the date is 1993 or earlier, this toilet will qualify for a $75 rebate.

• Who is eligible to receive non-residential rebates?

• Only property owners listed in the county assessor’s records are eligible to receive rebates, unless the property owner elects to assign the rebate to an authorized representative or third party by using the general release form here. Since property records and listings may vary, the program will allow rebate checks to be written to property owners or their authorized representatives when sufficient documentation is provided.