WateringDayShort answer. Tampa (City of Tampa Water) lawn irrigation: 0 or 1 → Monday; 2 or 3 → Tuesday; 4 or 5 → Wednesday; 6 or 7 → Thursday; 8 or 9 → Friday. Allowed hours: midnight–4 a.m. or 8 p.m.–midnight, once on your day.
Watering days at a glance
House number ends in 0 or 1
House number ends in 2 or 3
House number ends in 4 or 5
House number ends in 6 or 7
House number ends in 8 or 9
Current status
Tampa has limited lawn watering to one day a week year-round since 1992; the current regional water shortage order took effect April 3, 2026.
Full watering schedule
| House number ends in | Watering day |
|---|---|
| 0 or 1 | Monday |
| 2 or 3 | Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 | Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 | Thursday |
| 8 or 9 | Friday |
| No street address / common areas | Friday |
Allowed hours: midnight–4 a.m. or 8 p.m.–midnight, once on your day
Exceptions
Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants other than lawn: any day, but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Properties of one acre or more may use both windows on their day. HOAs may not fine you for a dry lawn while restrictions are in effect.
Fines
Citations on first observance, with fines up to $500 and a mandatory court appearance.
Does this apply to me?
Properties inside Tampa city limits on city water or well water. Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Temple Terrace and areas outside Hillsborough County have their own rules.
Questions
What day can I water in Tampa?
Tampa (City of Tampa Water) lawn irrigation: 0 or 1 → Monday; 2 or 3 → Tuesday; 4 or 5 → Wednesday; 6 or 7 → Thursday; 8 or 9 → Friday. Allowed hours: midnight–4 a.m. or 8 p.m.–midnight, once on your day.
What time can I water in Tampa?
On your watering day: midnight–4 a.m. or 8 p.m.–midnight, once on your day.
Can I hand water on other days?
Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants other than lawn: any day, but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Properties of one acre or more may use both windows on their day. HOAs may not fine you for a dry lawn while restrictions are in effect.
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in Tampa?
Citations on first observance, with fines up to $500 and a mandatory court appearance.
What watering stage is City of Tampa Water in?
Modified Phase III water shortage (since April 3, 2026). Tampa has limited lawn watering to one day a week year-round since 1992; the current regional water shortage order took effect April 3, 2026.
Who do these rules apply to?
Properties inside Tampa city limits on city water or well water. Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Temple Terrace and areas outside Hillsborough County have their own rules.
Never miss your watering day. The WateringDay app reminds you the evening before and alerts you when your utility changes stage or season.
Other cities
- Austin, TXAustin Water · Conservation Stage
- San Antonio, TXSAWS · Stage 3
- Las Vegas, NVLVVWD · Mandatory seasonal watering schedule
- Dallas, TXDallas Water Utilities · Twice-weekly schedule (year-round)
- Fort Worth, TXFort Worth Water · Year-round twice-weekly watering
- Los Angeles, CALADWP · Phase 2 Water Conservation
- Orlando, FLOrange County · Two days in daylight time, one in winter
- Hillsborough County, FLHillsborough County (unincorporated) · Modified Phase III water shortage