Henderson, NV Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Feral/wild animals capable of carrying rabies
- Covers
- Own, neighbor's, and public property
- Exemption
- Approved nonprofit rescue organizations
- Enforced by
- Animal protection services
Summary
Henderson makes it unlawful to feed feral or wild animals capable of carrying rabies, whether on your own property, a neighbor's, or public land.
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed or allow to be kept animals that are considered feral or wild that may be potential carriers of the rabies virus. The property owner, caretaker, renter, or lessee shall not place food that would allow any animal not owned by them to feed on such food. No person shall place food for the purpose of feeding wildlife or feral animals capable of transmitting rabies on the property of another or on public property. Non-profit organizations and their members registered and approved by animal protection services are exempt from this section provided that they are complying with the terms of their approval.
(Ord. No. 4115, § 2, 10-21-2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 59 Update 3).
Full Breakdown
City code bars residents from placing food that lets feral or wild animals feed, on their own property or anyone else's, including public property, if the species can carry rabies: this covers coyotes, foxes, skunks and similar urban wildlife. Registered nonprofit rescue groups approved by animal protection services are exempt. Enforcement runs through animal protection services under Henderson Municipal Code title 7.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful act; enforced by animal protection services under the general penalty provisions of title 7 (section 7.90.010).
Frequently Asked Questions
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