Henderson vs Las Vegas
How do turf replacement rebates rules compare between Henderson, NV and Las Vegas, NV?
Henderson and Las Vegas have similar restriction levels.
Henderson, NV
Clark County
Nevada AB 356 (2021) was the first US state law banning non-functional turf, requiring removal of decorative grass at HOAs, businesses, and street medians within Southern Nevada Water Authority service area by end of 2026.
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Clark County
Nevada Assembly Bill 356 (2021) makes Las Vegas the first U.S. jurisdiction to ban non-functional ornamental grass, requiring removal of decorative turf at commercial and HOA properties by January 1, 2027.
View full Las Vegas rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Henderson | Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | Nevada AB 356 (2021) | - |
| Deadline | January 1, 2027 | - |
| Rebate | $3 per square foot | $5 per square foot |
| First in US | Yes — 2021 law | - |
| Applies to | Non-functional decorative turf | - |
| Statewide law | - | AB 356 (2021) |
| Compliance deadline | - | January 1, 2027 |
| Residential lawns | - | Exempt from removal |
| Estimated water savings | - | 9.5 billion gallons annually |
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Henderson FAQ
Does this affect my single-family home front yard?
No. AB 356 targets non-functional turf at HOAs, businesses, and medians. Single-family residential lawns are exempt but eligible for SNWA rebates if voluntarily converted to xeriscape.
What counts as functional turf?
Grass actively used for recreation — schoolyards, sports fields, parks, cemeteries, and family backyards. Decorative grass nobody walks on is non-functional and must go.
Las Vegas FAQ
What counts as non-functional turf?
Grass that exists purely for decoration and is not regularly used for recreation, such as median strips, parking lot perimeters, and HOA entry monuments. Sports fields, parks, schools, and cemeteries remain exempt.
Does this apply to my single-family backyard?
No. Private residential turf is exempt from the AB 356 mandate, although homeowners can still claim the SNWA rebate voluntarily and most HOAs cannot block conversions under Nevada law.
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