Code Enforcement
Email: Code-Enforcement@washoecounty.gov
Phone: (775) 328 - 6106
(please leave a message as staff is working remotely)
In-person appointments are available if you wish to speak with code enforcement staff. Please call or email Washoe County Code Enforcement to schedule a meeting. NO WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE, YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR MEETING AHEAD OF TIME. If you arrive without an appointment, the Community Services front desk staff will ask you to contact Washoe County Code Enforcement by phone or email to make your appointment for another day.
MISSION STATEMENT
Washoe County Code Compliance provides sensitive, courteous, and efficient services designed to ensure a good quality of life for all unincorporated Washoe County residents and property owners. These services protect the health, safety and welfare of County residents through fair and impartial enforcement of the Washoe County Business, Liquor and Gaming License Code (WCC Chapter 25), the Nuisance Code (WCC Chapter 50), and the Development Code (WCC Chapter 110). Enforcement emphasizes voluntary compliance, followed when necessary by proper legal procedures. These legal procedures are principally through the County’s Administrative Enforcement Code, but may result in a misdemeanor criminal action or in civil action through a Court, if warranted.
Complaint Procedures
How to Report a Complaint
The Code Enforcement Program is authorized by the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Washoe County Codes.
Washoe County Code (WCC):
Chapter 25 - Business Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Chapter 50 - Nuisance Code
Chapter 110 - Development Code
Chapter 125 - Administrative Enforcement Code
The Cities of Reno and Sparks enforce code separately. You can reach them at: City of Reno Community Development
Code Enforcement Division
1 East First Street
Reno, NV 89505
Phone: (775) 334-4636
E-mail: renodirect@reno.gov
Office Hours by Appointment Only: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (775) 328-6106
Fax: (775) 328-6133
Email: Code-Enforcement@washoecounty.gov
Physical Location: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor, Reno NV 89512
Mailing: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512