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Mandatory scheduleVerified Schedule for October 2026

Tulare watering schedule 2026

City of Tulare customers water by house number. March to October: odd Tuesday and Saturday, even Wednesday and Sunday. November to February: no sprinklers. Never 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (a separate 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. closure also applies).

Today
Odd addresses
Even addresses

Rules from: City of Tulare, Water Division (official schedule )

Tulare watering days by season

March through October

Two days a week
  1. MON
  2. TUE
  3. WED
  4. THU
  5. FRI
  6. SAT
  7. SUN

Odd house numbersEven house numbersTodayEarlier this week

No sprinklers between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. on any day (a separate 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. closure also applies).

November through February; ordinary irrigation stopped

No days a week
  1. MON
  2. TUE
  3. WED
  4. THU
  5. FRI
  6. SAT
  7. SUN

Odd house numbersEven house numbers

No sprinklers at any hour on any day (ordinary irrigation; separate method exceptions apply).

Next schedule change: November 1, 2026, when the winter schedule starts. Winter schedule dates for other California suppliers

HoursOnly 12 a.m. to 4 a.m., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. No watering from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Off seasonNovember through February: ordinary irrigation is stopped all day, 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to midnight. Qualifying drip, bucket and non-turf hand watering have separate exceptions.
How the rule works

City of Tulare enforces Stage 3. March through October assigns Wednesday and Sunday to even addresses and Tuesday and Saturday to odd addresses. Water only from midnight to 4 a.m., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or 10 p.m. to midnight. Ordinary irrigation stops November through February. Qualifying bucket, drip and non-turf hand watering have separate exceptions (TMC 7.32.060.A.5, C.1-4).

Odd numbers shown until you type yours.

Free printable calendar

Your Tulare watering days on one page. Free.

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How many minutes to run sprinklers on each water day

One zone at a time, from the state climate table for Tulare and the month you pick. The plan does every zone for every month.

1 What do you water in this zone?
2 What waters this zone?
3 Which month?
October
4 Nozzle brand or soil

Which sprinkler do you have?

Why rain covers it

October asks this zone for about 36 minutes of sprinkler time a week, from the state climate table for Tulare. That is less than one run, so the sheet shows none.

Established plantings live on the season's rain. New plantings still want a hand watering in a dry week.

18minper watering day2 days a week in October
Per week
36 min
Zone
Lawn
System
Spray heads, 1.6 in/hr
Every zone, every month, one sheet. The plan prints this for up to four zones with City of Tulare's days above.Get the plan for $19

Rules and fines in Tulare

Current stage Stage 3, expressly identified as currently enforced on the city's Water Conservation page (TMC 7.32.060.C).

The exceptions include drip irrigation, hand watering and fixing or testing sprinklers, each with its own conditions. The full text is below.

First: a written warning. Then $35, $70, $150 and $300 within one year.

Full text of the rules

Exceptions to the Tulare rules

  • TMC 7.32.060.A.5, carried into Stage 3, excepts a faucet-filled handheld bucket of five gallons or less, drip systems and a handheld hose with a shut-off nozzle for ornamental non-turf plants.
  • Brief irrigation adjustment or repair is excepted with a sign posted while the area remains wet. Large landscapes, sports fields, nurseries and sod farms have separate city-administered provisions (TMC 7.32.060.A.5 and later-stage provisions).
  • Stage 3 bans lawn overseeding and fundraising car washes. Hardscape washing is restricted; vehicle washing requires a handheld shut-off nozzle for a quick rinse on the designated day (current city Stage 3 page; TMC 7.32.060.B).
  • Ornamental fountains and water features must use a recirculating system (current city Stage 3 page).

Fines in Tulare

  1. 1The city Water Conservation page lists a written warning, then $35, $70, $150 and $300 for each additional ticket within one year.
  2. 2TMC 7.32.080 authorizes the Board of Public Utilities to set penalties by resolution and provides the enforcement process; the current dollar ladder comes from the city page.

Report water waste

Report water waste or leaks online through the city Water Conservation page, call 559-684-4280, or use 559-686-3454 after hours and on weekends.

Here a penalty starts at $35, after a written warning. The personal watering plan prints your days and the minutes for every zone, every month, for $19 once. See the plan

Tulare watering questions

Who supplies water for this Tulare schedule?

The City of Tulare Water Division is the municipal supplier covered here. Its Water Conservation page identifies Stage 3 and provides the city's water-waste reporting contacts.

What are Tulare's daily watering windows?

TMC 7.32.060.C.2 permits only midnight to 4 a.m., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight on the assigned day. There are two closures, including a separate 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. closure.

Does Tulare stop sprinklers in winter?

Yes. Stage 3 stops ordinary outdoor irrigation throughout November, December, January and February (TMC 7.32.060.C.1). The incorporated exceptions for qualifying methods remain separate.

Does Tulare have a drip or hand-watering exception?

TMC 7.32.060.A.5 excepts drip systems, a faucet-filled handheld bucket of five gallons or less, and a handheld shut-off hose for ornamental non-turf plants. These methods are also listed on the current Stage 3 page.

What watering fines does Tulare publish?

The city page lists a warning, then $35, $70, $150 and $300 for each additional ticket within one year. TMC 7.32.080 gives the Board of Public Utilities authority to set these penalties.

Where do I report water waste in Tulare?

Use the online link on the city Water Conservation page or call 559-684-4280. The city lists 559-686-3454 for water concerns after hours and on weekends.

Sources and verification

Rules checked October 2026. The schedule is watched for changes and updated when the supplier changes it.

Water supplier: City of Tulare, Water Division (official schedule )

All 3 sources

Nearby water suppliers

VisaliaCal Water, Visalia District; city watering rulesMandatory: 2 days/week by address (Mar-Nov); no winter sprinkler irrigationPrivate utility
HanfordCity of HanfordMandatory: 2 days/week by address, year-round; no 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. watering in summerCity water
FresnoCity of Fresno Department of Public UtilitiesMandatory: 3 days/week by address ending (Apr-Oct), 1 day/week in winterCity water
ClovisCity of ClovisMandatory: 3 days/week (Apr-Oct); 1 day/week (Nov-Mar); any hourCity water
BakersfieldCity of Bakersfield Domestic Water SystemMandatory: 3 days/week by address parity on city water; no set days on Cal WaterCity water
MaderaCity of MaderaMandatory: 3 days/week by address, year-round; never 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or on MondayCity water

The name on the water bill decides which rules apply.