Water restrictions in Homestead, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Homestead follows South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) year-round landscape irrigation rules. Watering is limited to two days per week based on address. Irrigation is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. New landscaping may qualify for temporary watering exemptions. Violations carry increasing fines.
Homestead is within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), which imposes year-round landscape irrigation restrictions. Residential properties with odd-numbered addresses can water on Wednesday and Saturday; even-numbered addresses can water on Thursday and Sunday. Irrigation is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to minimize evaporation. Each watering zone may run for up to one hour. Hand-watering with a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle is exempt from the day restrictions but must still observe the time-of-day prohibition. Newly installed landscaping may receive a temporary variance allowing daily watering for an establishment period (typically 30-90 days) with SFWMD approval. Drip irrigation and microsprinklers have separate, more generous allowances. The city encourages Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, which emphasize drought-tolerant plants suited to South Florida's limestone and sandy soils. During declared water shortages, restrictions may increase to one day per week or a complete ban.
First violation receives a written warning. Second violation carries a $50 fine. Third violation is $150. Fourth and subsequent violations are $500 each. SFWMD may impose additional penalties. Contact SFWMD at (800) 432-2045.
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