Henderson, NV Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Henderson, NV, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Summer no-water hours
- 11 a.m.-7 p.m., May 1-Aug 31
- Winter watering days
- 1 assigned day per week
- Spring/fall watering days
- 3 assigned days per week
- Enforcing agency
- Henderson Department of Utility Services
- Max penalty
- Water service disconnection
Summary
Henderson bans irrigation from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day from May through August and assigns each property fixed watering days the rest of the year.
During the period commencing May 1 and ending August 31, inclusive, of each calendar year, a responsible person must not water lawn grass, a garden, a tree, shrubbery, or other vegetation between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.C.Water schedule and watering group assignments.1.A responsible person must water lawn grass, a garden, a tree, shrubbery, or other vegetation in compliance with the schedule in Table 14.14.030a and the watering group assignment for the service location. Table 14.14.030a Water Schedule for Irrigation
Period Day-of-Week Watering Schedule Restrictions Winter (November—February) One assigned day per week* Spring (March—April) Three assigned days per week* Summer (May—August) Any day, except Sunday Fall (September—October) Three assigned days per week*
*Days specified for the group by the city.
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
Henderson Municipal Code § 14.14.030 sets a citywide summer watering-hours ban (11 a.m.-7 p.m., May 1-Aug 31) plus a day-of-week schedule tied to a city-assigned watering group: one day per week in winter, three days per week in spring and fall, and any day except Sunday in summer. Hand-watering, new turf establishment, and supervised system testing are exempt. The Department of Utility Services can also assign a property-specific water budget.
Violations & Fines
Watering outside your assigned hours or days is 'water waste' under § 14.14.140. The Department can flag the property, terminate water service after notice goes uncorrected, bill repair costs to the customer's utility account, and impose penalties under the department's service rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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