Water exemption permits

When you can apply for an exemption

You can apply for a water exemption permit if you are:

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  Caring for a new lawn

  New lawns can require more water than provided under the watering regulations.

  If you are applying for an exemption permit:

  • You must show a receipt for lawn seed or sod
  • Your permit is valid for three weeks from the date of purchase
  • Watering is ONLY allowed from 4am to 9am
  • Your permit must be visibly displayed on the property
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  Treating for pest infestation

  When treating your lawn with nematodes, your lawn should be as moist as a wrung-out sponge. The amount of water needed will depend on your lawn, soil depth, and weather conditions. If you need more water than provided under the sprinkling regulations, apply for an exemption permit.

  If you are treating your lawn with nematodes to get rid of Chafer Beetles:

  • You must show a receipt for nematodes
  • Your permit is valid for a three-week period from the date of purchase with no extensions
  • Watering is ONLY allowed from 4am to 9am
  • Your permit must be visibly displayed on the property

Apply for your permit online

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  Step 1: Complete the application form

  Complete the form below to apply for a water exemption permit.

  Apply now

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  Step 2: Pay your fees

  Within 1 business day of receiving your application, we will email you a link so you can pay your fees online.

  • If you don't already have an online account with us, set one up using our guide PDF file (723 KB).

  Permit fees

  Permit type	Cost
  New lawn	$35.31
  Treatment for pest infestation	$20

  Taxes are extra.

  Once payment is received, we will review the information in your application and continue processing the request.
   

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  Step 3: Permit issued

  Once the request has been completed, we will email you a PDF of the permit.

  Print your permit and display it on the property.