Orange County, FL Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Orange County, FL, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Odd addresses (DST)
- Wed & Sat only
- Even addresses (DST)
- Thu & Sun only
- Banned hours
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily
- Water limit
- ¾ inch per zone/day
- Second violation penalty
- $25 civil fine
Summary
Orange County restricts landscape irrigation to two set days a week by address parity, banning watering between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., under the county's year-round water conservation rules for unincorporated and non-exempt areas.
When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, landscape irrigation shall not occur except in accordance with the following irrigation schedule:(1)Residential landscape irrigation at odd-numbered addresses or no address may occur only on Wednesday and Saturday and shall not occur between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and(2)Residential landscape irrigation at even-numbered addresses may occur only on Thursday and Sunday and shall not occur between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 128).
Full Breakdown
Under Orange County Code § 37-604, when Daylight Saving Time is in effect, residential irrigation at odd-numbered addresses is allowed only Wednesday and Saturday, and at even-numbered addresses only Thursday and Sunday; nonresidential irrigation is limited to Tuesday and Friday. Watering is banned 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., limited to three-fourths inch per zone, and capped at one hour per zone. The rule applies countywide except in municipalities with their own landscape irrigation ordinance, so Orlando, Winter Park and other incorporated cities are not covered.
Violations & Fines
First violation at an address draws only a written notice; each subsequent violation within three years carries a $25 civil penalty, enforced by county code enforcement officers under § 37-611.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days can I water my lawn in unincorporated Orange County?
Does this rule apply if I live in Orlando?
Sources & Official References
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