Code Enforcement
Washoe County Code Enforcement Continues to Operate Through COVID-19
Email: Code-Enforcement@washoecounty.us
Phone: (775) 328 - 6106
(please leave a message as staff is working remotely)
Washoe County Code Enforcement continues to investigate all complaints for the unincorporated areas of Washoe County at this time. To contact Washoe County Code Enforcement, please email us at Code-Enforcement@washoecounty.us or call us at (775) 328 -6106. Due to theCOVID-19 situation, please allow 24-48 hours for a staff member to contact you. Please be sure to leave a voicmail if you are calling as staff is working remotely.
The Washoe County Complex is open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please refrain from traveling to the Washoe County Complex without first contacting Washoe County Code Enforcement by email or phone.
The Washoe County Complex is open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please refrain from traveling to the Washoe County Complex without first contacting Washoe County Code Enforcement by email or phone.
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.
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
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
City of Sparks City HallCode Enforcement Division 431 Prater WaySparks, NV 89431Phone: (775) 353-4063 E-mail: customerservice@cityofsparks.us
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (775) 328-6106
Fax: (775) 328-6133
Email: Code-Enforcement@washoecounty.us
Physical Location: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor, Reno NV 89512
Mailing: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512