If you did not receive an invitation to participate in this phase
of
Turf SWAP and would like to find out if you are
eligible, click here.
WELCOME to TURF SWAP:
Alachua County has received grant funds to reduce outdoor water use in existing landscapes. You may be eligible for a 50% rebate up to $2,000 to make irrigation
system efficiency improvements
and to SWAP out a portion of your irrigated
turf
with water-conserving Florida Friendly Landscaping TM
The program ends 2/1/2022 or until funds are
depleted.
- You must not have received a Turf SWAP rebate in the past.
- You must receive an invitation to participate.
- Rebates can be used for residential properties, HOA common spaces, and business properties within Alachua County (including municipalities).
- Work must be completed by a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional - a list of these SWAP Shops is available Here.
- Read this website carefully.
- You must receive an invitation to
participate in this program.
- If you have not received an
invitation and would like to inquire about your eligibility, click here
(link to eligibility/waitlist).
- If you received an invitation, please contact
ACEPD staff at 352-264-6827 to schedule an irrigation tune up visit. The tune-up
visit is free and encouraged regardless of whether or not you opt to participate Turf SWAP.
- ACEPD staff
will conduct an irrigation tune up to identify retrofit work that will
result in improved efficiency and water savings on the property. A map
with details of retrofit work and Florida Friendly LandscapingTM suggestions will be provided.
- Contact a Florida Water Star Accredited
Professional SWAP Shop and provide
your map for an estimate to make required changes and for landscape design.
- Get permission from your HOA
(if applicable).
- SWAP Shop of your choice will
complete required irrigation
efficiency improvements and install Florida Friendly LandscapingTM, if applicable. (Limit of
a single rebate, up to $2,000, per property.)
- Submit completed application
form, completed W9 form, and itemized invoice from your SWAP Shop to
ACEPD via email: hgreer@AlachuaCounty.us or mail: 408 W. University
Ave, Suite 106, Gainesville, FL 32601.
- ACEPD will conduct a
site visit to verify work has been completed and discuss landscape
care.
- Checks will be issued in
4-6 weeks.