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Board of Equalization
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking many applicants from the community to serve on this board.
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).

Click here for more information about the Board of Equalization.

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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Washoe County Deferred Compensation Committee (DCC)
The DCC Committee is seeking a retiree to serve on this board.
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.

Click here for more information about the Deferred Compensation Committee.

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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