Watering restrictions in Miami-Dade County, FL
Authority: Miami-Dade County / South Florida Water Management District · Schedule type: assigned-days · Reviewed 2026-08
The current rules
Miami-Dade follows the SFWMD permanent year-round rule (no active emergency shortage order since March 2026). Landscape irrigation is allowed two days per week by address parity: odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses Thursday and Sunday, during the allowed morning or evening hours.
New sod or seed?
New landscaping may be watered every day except Friday (within allowed hours) for the first 90 days after installation — keep your proof-of-purchase receipt.
Seasonal changes
None — the schedule is fixed year-round, with no daylight-saving variation.
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Summarized from the official schedule published by Miami-Dade County / South Florida Water Management District (source), reviewed 2026-08. Restrictions change with drought stages and seasons — confirm with the authority before relying on this page.