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New One-Day-Per-Week Watering Restrictions in Hillsborough County

Original title: Find My Watering Days & Times | Hillsborough County, FL

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The Frame

What this does

Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County must adjust their irrigation schedules to comply with new one-day-per-week limits or face potential fines starting at $100.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Unincorporated Hillsborough County residents

Residents must adhere to new one-day-per-week watering schedules and specific time windows.

Homeowner Associations

HOA enforcement activities regarding aesthetic plant replacement are curtailed through October 1, 2026.

Hillsborough County Code Enforcement

The department is responsible for enforcing the new water restrictions and issuing citations.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Due to dry conditions, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a . All residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County must limit lawn irrigation to one day per week through October 1, 2026.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which day I can water my lawn?

Your watering day is determined by the last digit of your house number: 0-1 (Monday), 2-3 (Tuesday), 4-5 (Wednesday), 6-7 (Thursday), 8-9 (Friday). Common areas water on Fridays.

What happens if I violate these watering restrictions?

Hillsborough County Code Enforcement may issue citations for violations, with fines starting at $100.

Can I get help adjusting my irrigation timer?

Yes, you can contact Will Stone with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program at (813) 744-5519 ext. 54133 for assistance.

Why It Matters

Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County must adjust their irrigation schedules to comply with new one-day-per-week limits or face potential fines starting at $100.

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Discoveries

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HOA Enforcement Curtailment

The order explicitly limits the ability of Homeowner Associations to enforce aesthetic plant replacement standards during the water shortage.

Homeowner Associations

Connected Entities

organizationTampa Bay Water Wise“Program offering rebates for irrigation controllers.”Map →

organizationSouthwest Florida Water Management District“Governing board that declared the water shortage.”Map →

personWill Stone“Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Coordinator providing assistance with irrig”Map →

organizationCode Enforcement“Department responsible for issuing citations for violations.”Map →

locationHillsborough County“Local government enforcing the water restrictions.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hillsboroughcounty.org

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