Native Plants: North Las Vegas vs Paradise
How do native plants rules compare between North Las Vegas, NV and Paradise, NV?
North Las Vegas and Paradise have similar restriction levels.
North Las Vegas, NV
Clark County
North Las Vegas encourages xeriscape and native Mojave plantings through SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebates. AB 356 (2021) bans new non-functional turf in Clark County after 2027 and mandates conversion.
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Clark County
Clark County encourages Mojave native and desert-adapted landscaping through SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebates. No county rule bans native plants, and front-yard xeriscape is allowed under Title 30.
View full Paradise rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Las Vegas | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Rebate | Up to 3 dollars per sq ft turf | - |
| AB 356 | Bans non-functional turf | - |
| Deadline | 2026 to 2027 phase-in | - |
| Program | SNWA Water Smart | - |
| Native Policy | - | Encouraged, not restricted |
| SNWA Rebate | - | Up to 3 dollars per sq ft |
| Turf Ban | - | AB 356 by end of 2026 |
| HOA Preemption | - | NRS 116.330 |
| Common Plants | - | Mesquite, palo verde, yucca |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Las Vegas FAQ
Do I have to remove my backyard lawn by 2027?
Not if it is single-family residential functional turf (a yard your kids actually play on). AB 356 targets ornamental non-functional grass in medians, commercial, and HOA common areas.
What plants work best for a low-water NLV yard?
Mesquite and palo verde for shade, desert willow and Texas ranger for color, creosote and brittlebush for structure, and desert marigold and blackfoot daisy for groundcover.
Paradise FAQ
Can my HOA force me to keep green grass in my front yard?
No. NRS 116.330 preempts HOA rules that prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping. The HOA may require reasonable design standards but cannot force live turf.
Does the SNWA rebate cover new construction?
Generally no. The Water Smart Landscapes rebate is intended for conversions of existing turf to desert landscape. New construction is governed by Title 30 plant list rules.
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