Business and Development
Washoe County Community Service Department (CSD) is here to help with your business and development projects within unincorporated Washoe County. CSD is focused on public safety - steering you to the guidelines and local, adopted codes/regulations for how to complete projects safely and receive final approval.Quickstart Guide
Are you talking to the right agency? Do you have initial property information?
Ensure that the property/project is located within unincorporated Washoe County.
Access Washoe County Mapping System
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Who We Are
We can answer a range of questions from - can I have this garage on my property, to how to obtain your final certificate of occupancy on new building, and how to submit for a business license.
Guide for Initial Questions
Our Project Information Sheet is a tool to guide research on development and building projects. Our Business License online guides and information are a roadmap through the process of obtaining a local business license.
Expert of the Day
Initial information from experts in Planning (is this allowed on my property) Engineering (stormwater, flooding, traffic), Building (does the building itself need permit/meet safety standards?), to Business License (how do I obtain a business license in Washoe County, do I need a license?) easily available through our Expert of the Day program.
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