Sterling offers 7 rebate-eligible toilets models in the lineup we track. This page is the Sterling-specific cut of the broader Rebate-Eligible Toilets toilets category — same product class, narrowed to the Sterling catalog only.
Sterling is a Kohler Company subsidiary brand (acquired by Kohler in 1984), positioned as the volume tract-builder and value-residential plumbing line. Manufactured in Wisconsin alongside Kohler products but engineered to a different price point — Sterling toilets, faucets, and showers are stocked at Home Depot and Lowes as the "Kohler-quality without the Kohler price" alternative. The toilet line includes the Stinson, Karsten, and Riverton series — primarily two-piece elongated 1.28 GPF models for new-construction spec houses.
For the complete Sterling lineup across all sub-types and capacities, see the Sterling Toilets hub.
If you're cross-shopping rebate-eligible toilets beyond Sterling, the following brands also ship in this category:
240+ US utility districts run active rebate programs for WaterSense-certified toilets — typically $25–$200 per fixture. In drought-zone states (CA, TX, AZ, NV, parts of FL), the rebate can pay for the toilet itself. Here's how to identify rebate-eligible models and how to find your local program.
To qualify for most US utility rebate programs, a toilet needs:
For the complete rebate-eligible buyer's guide (all brands, full comparison framework), see the Rebate-Eligible Toilets category hub.
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