Board of County Commissioners

This Board is charged with hearing appeals filed by property owners who do not agree with the value placed on their property for tax purposes by the County Assessor (NAC 361.624).

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Membership

This Board is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies:

• Two (2) regular members with terms that will begin in January 2027 and are set to expire on December 31, 2030.
• One (1) alternate member with a term that will begin in January 2027 and is set to expire on December 31, 2027.

Time Commitment

The County Board hearings are held from mid-January through February, and one day in April each year.

Members are required to appear in person. Virtual participation is not allowed.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Clerk’s Office. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Clerk’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512, or via email at ClerkAdmin@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Contact

For any additional questions/concerns, please contact the Clerk's Office at the email address provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003.

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The Deferred Compensation Committee (DCC) was created under NRS 287.440 to assist Washoe County with administering the deferred compensation programs offered under 26 U.S.C. 401(a) and 457. A resolution was passed on October 23, 2018, to replace the position held with the Washoe County District Attorney Investigators’ Association with a retired Washoe County employee.

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Membership

The Appointee must be a Washoe County retiree participating in the Washoe County Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan, Washoe County 401(a) Plan, or both. The appointment term is two years and begins on the date of the appointment.

Time Commitment

The Board convenes on a quarterly basis, and meetings are open to the general public.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Manager’s Office.
Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Manager’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Suite A201 Reno, NV 89512 or via email at washoe311@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Washoe311 at the email address provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003.

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The Planning Commission hears and decides on applications for abandonments, certain special use permits, and subdivisions; the Commission also makes recommendations concerning the County’s Master Plan, regulatory zone changes, and development code amendments which regulate land use in Washoe County.

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Membership

This Board is seeking applicants to fill the following seats:

• District 1 Seat - One (1) regular member, for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2030. Applicants must reside within Commission District 1 in unincorporated Washoe County and be registered to vote (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioner).
• At Large (North of the River Seat) - One (1) regular member for the North of the River seat, for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2030. Applicants must reside within the unincorporated portion of Washoe County north of the Truckee River and be registered to vote (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).

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Time Commitment

The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings typically last two to three hours. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.

Planning Commission members receive $80 per meeting attended.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department.
Completed printed applications may be submitted:

• By mail or in person:
  Washoe County Community Services Department
  1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor
  Reno, NV 89512
• By email:
  Brandon Roman at broman@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is by 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026. For questions, contact Brandon Roman at broman@washoecounty.gov or 775-328-3606.
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