Thinking about selling your Highland home this year? In Highland, the look and function of your yard depend on the city’s pressurized irrigation schedule, so timing your list date can make a real difference. When you plan around irrigation season, you protect curb appeal, simplify inspections, and answer buyer questions upfront. In this guide, you’ll learn the key dates, the best listing windows, and a simple checklist to prep your property with confidence. Let’s dive in.
Why irrigation season matters in Highland
Highland’s pressurized irrigation (PI) system typically runs from April 15 to October 15. During this window, your landscape can stay green and show at its best. Outside the season, the system is winterized and lawns often look dormant. You can confirm dates and rules on Highland’s Pressurized Irrigation page, including the watering schedule and hours for residential properties (Highland City PI overview).
- Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- No residential watering on Sundays
- Watering hours: 6:00 p.m. on your day to 10:00 a.m. the next day
Regional supply is coordinated through the Provo River Aqueduct, which generally operates mid April to mid October, though exact start and stop dates can shift with hydrology (PRWUA seasonal notes).
Best windows to list in Highland
Prime: mid May to early September
This is the sweet spot for curb appeal. Lawns are fully green, irrigation pressure has stabilized, and photos look vibrant. You also have time to fix any sprinkler issues that surface early in the season.
Solid alternative: late April to October 1
You are still inside the irrigation season, but plan around initial system charging and early spring weather. Allow one to two weeks after the system turns on before scheduling professional photography.
Less ideal: after October 15
The PI system is winterized. Landscapes can go brown, and buyers cannot see irrigation in action. If you must list now, use the off-season checklist below to set expectations.
Pre-listing irrigation checklist
- Confirm PI status with Highland Public Works. Note whether meters have been installed or scheduled for your neighborhood. Share this with your agent and buyers (PI Metering updates).
- Schedule an irrigation inspection. Ask a contractor to check filters, controller settings, zone coverage, and heads. Fix leaks and document service work for buyers. Highland FAQs explain the importance of filtration given local surface-water sources (Highland FAQ).
- Align watering with the city schedule. Time a cycle the evening before photos or key showings while strictly following allowed days and hours (PI rules and schedule).
- Prepare simple disclosures. Gather any PI notices, repair invoices, and rate statements so you can answer buyer questions quickly.
Photography, showings, and scheduling
Plan listing photos for when the lawn is freshly watered and healthy, but never run irrigation outside the permitted hours. If your list date is right after the system turns on, give it a week or two to stabilize before photography. For showings, avoid active sprinklers by setting your controller to run the evening prior.
Meters, billing, and disclosures
Utah law requires secondary irrigation meters on pressurized connections by January 1, 2030. Highland has been installing meters in phases with grant support. Whether bills change after meters are active depends on local policy, so disclose your property’s meter status and direct buyers to confirm the current rate structure with the city (Utah secondary metering overview; Highland PI Metering).
Selling outside the irrigation season
If you list between late fall and early spring, set expectations in your listing remarks that PI is off for the winter. Consider short-term steps like professional turf dressing, tidy mulch refresh, and container planters to add color. If you use any temporary watering, follow local rules and remember secondary water is non-potable and not for drinking.
Plan for drought and changing guidelines
Water allocations can change with snowpack and reservoir levels. Stay current on city updates and any conservation guidance that could affect watering frequency or duration. Share any active restrictions with buyers and keep your listing remarks accurate through closing (Highland Water Conservation updates).
Next steps
Timing your Highland sale around irrigation season helps your home show its best, keeps inspections smooth, and builds buyer confidence. If you want a tailored plan for photos, showings, and disclosures based on your street’s watering schedule and the current season, reach out to Tricia Vanderkooi for a quick strategy session.
FAQs
When is Highland’s irrigation season each year?
- Highland’s pressurized irrigation typically runs from April 15 to October 15, with system charging starting in late March and winterization after mid October (season details and schedule).
What are Highland’s residential watering days and hours?
- Even addresses water Monday, Wednesday, Friday; odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; no residential watering on Sundays; from 6:00 p.m. on your day to 10:00 a.m. the next day (PI schedule).
How will PI metering affect my sale or my bill?
- Meters are required statewide by 2030. Highland’s installation is phased, and any billing changes depend on city policy. Disclose your meter status and direct buyers to confirm rates with Highland Public Works (PI Metering; state overview).
Can buyers test the irrigation system during inspection?
- Yes, schedule a brief test within allowed watering hours or coordinate with your inspector to verify coverage and leaks without violating the city’s schedule. Provide maintenance receipts and any city notices to reduce buyer uncertainty.
What happens if drought restrictions are announced mid season?
- Follow the latest guidance and update your listing remarks if watering recommendations change. Share any conservation notices that apply to your property so buyers know what to expect (city conservation updates).
