The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance in 2024 aimed at inspecting and regulating pet stores and breeders. The ordinance includes definitions, establishes standards for the care and treatment of animals and requires licensing and permits for operations. It also outlines the process for inspections, enforcement measures and penalties for any violations.

Manatee County offers rebates of up to $100 per toilet (max 2) for replacing older, high-flow toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with high-efficiency models (1.28 gpf or less) to conserve water. Eligibility requires verification, and the old toilet must be retained until approval.

Manatee County offers outdoor water conservation rebates to help property owners reduce water usage and save money.

The Construction Site Dewatering Authorization process was established for construction businesses or entities requiring the use of Manatee County's sanitary sewer for temporary disposal of groundwater and/or stormwater at a construction site.

Register as a Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Service Provider with Manatee County.

In 2016, Manatee County formally implemented a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program.

Property Acquisition processes vacation applications from citizens in accordance with Florida Statutes.

Fill out the form to petition to remove a Backflow Assembly.

Manatee County residents and businesses can purchase rain barrel kits and arrange for pickups.

Every customer who owns a backflow prevention assembly is required to have the assembly tested annually. Log into your Manatee County Utilities online account to find out when your backflow preventer was last tested and the result of your test.