North Springs Improvement District HET Rebate Program

Terms and Conditions

  1. Application must be completed, submitted and approved prior to purchase to be eligible to receive rebate.
  2. All applicants must be replacing a toilet that currently uses more than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) with a U.S. EPA WaterSense® labeled High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) that uses 1.28 gpf or less. WaterSense® dual flush toilets must also use 1.28 gpf or less for both flush options.
  3. Up to two (2) $99 toilet rebates will be permitted per qualifying household, or the cost of each toilet; whichever is less. Taxes and cost of the toilet seat (if purchased separately), do not qualify toward rebate amount.
  4. Single-family, townhouse and condo applicants must own and reside in the residence within the program area where the toilet(s) will be installed. This program does not apply to renters.
  5. Single-family, townhouse and condo applicants must be a water account holder that receives water directly from the North Springs Improvement District. However, condominium owners may contact their Condominium Association or their management company to obtain that account holder information.
  6. Commercial, institutional and multi-family applicants must either own the property or must be authorized by the property owners to participate and the property must be located within the program area where the toilet(s) will be installed.
  7. Commercial, institutional and multi-family applicants must be water account holder, or be authorized by a property owner that receives water directly from the North Springs Improvement District.
  8. Applicant is solely responsible for the purchase and installation of the toilet(s) and all related parts, permits and equipment within sixty (60) days of approval.
  9. Applicant is solely responsible for the proper disposal of the toilet(s) that is/are being replaced and agrees that they will not reuse, sell, donate or give away.
  10. Toilets may be subject to inspection and the applicant may be contacted by the NSID Rebate Administrator (or his/her Designee) to schedule an on-site installation verification inspection and, if contacted, agree to consent to a post-installation inspection.
  11. Applications will be processed on a first-come/first-served basis and are subject to the availability of funds, or until the program is terminated.
  12. The rebate will appear as a credit on the utility account holder's monthly invoice. Checks will not be sent.
  13. When submitting receipts and other required documentation, the applicant's name must appear on the receipt and must be the same name of the person who applied for the rebate. Failure to provide rebate receipts and documentation that have the same name as the pre-approved applicant will result in the rebate being denied. If the applicants name is not printed on the sales receipt please handle as follows:
    • Applicants planning to purchase toilets purchased at Home Depot – Toilets must be purchased at the Special Services desk (not in the standard check-out line) where applicants are required to obtain a Special Services Customer invoice – which should include the applicants name and address
    • Toilets purchased at other stores or through contractors/vendors must request a handwritten receipt from the store/vendor on company letterhead with a signature and printed name of an employee of the store/vendor.
  14. Rebates may be subject to income tax. Consult your tax advisor for more information.
  15. Toilets receiving rebates are prohibited from re-sale.
  16. This program is subject to modification, suspension or termination without prior notice.
  17. Complete documentation of toilet pre-approval, purchase and installation in accordance with Program Terms and Conditions will be required in order to be eligible for rebate.

HET Rebate Disclaimer:
North Springs Improvement District (the District) reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet all of the requirements of this rebate program. The North Springs Improvement District does not guarantee that the installation, operation and maintenance of water –efficient equipment will result in reduced water usage or in cost savings. The District makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any equipment purchased or installed, including but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the District be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages or injuries resulting from defective equipment or installation.

Limitation of Liability/Release:
Applicant understands and agrees that, to the extent not prohibited by law, in no event shall the District, its officials, officers, employees or agents be liable for any claimed or actual damages or losses of any kind, however caused and regardless of the theory of liability related in any way to this rebate program, even if the District has be advised of the possibility of such damages or losses. To the extent not prohibited by law, applicant assumes all risks associated with this program, including without limitation, all risks associated with purchase, installation and maintenance of a High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) subject to this program (including, without limitation, the risk of not realizing water usage savings or cost savings as a result of converting to a HET), and removal and disposal of the toilet replaced, associated parts, building materials, labor and equipment in connection therewith. Applicant releases and holds the North Springs Improvement District, its officials, officers, employees and agents from an and all claims for damage, death or injury to any persons or property arising in any way from this rebate program, including the installation and maintenance of a HET, associated parts, building materials, labor and equipment subject to this program (including without limitation of use, operation and maintenance thereof), or the removal or disposal of the toilet that you replaced, associated parts, building materials, labor and equipment in connection therewith, other than those caused solely by the willful or grossly negligent acts or omission of the District.

Methods to Apply for Rebate

Once you read, understand and agree to abide by the North Springs Improvement District (HET) Rebate Program Terms and Conditions you are ready to begin the application process.

You may complete and submit your application in one of the following ways:

  1. Download, Print, and Complete Application and mail to:
    North Springs Improvement District HET Rebate Program
    9700 NW 52nd Street
    Coral Springs FL 33076
    (Please mail separately, do not include with payment for monthly bill)

    OR

  2. Email Completed Application to WardC@NSIDFL.Gov, subject line should include HET Rebate Information.

Questions may be emailed to WardC@NSIDFL.Gov

REMINDER: Do not purchase you toile(s) unless you have received an Approval Confirmation Notification and Number. Toilets purchased prior to application approval will not be eligible for rebate.