The Board voted to approve amendments to the Tahoe Area Plan that were previously mandated by TRPA. Commissioners also received a presentation on the Virginia Range horses and efforts by the State of Nevada and City of Reno to increase safety on roadways near horse habitat.
Join us at the State of the County: Washoe at Work Serving Our Community as we reflect on what we’ve accomplished, look ahead at what’s next, connect with local leaders, and meet just a few of the organizations using special recovery funding to make a real impact...
The Board approved numerous grants, donations and contracts at today's meeting. Among the contracts were two that will launch construction on the former West Hills Hospital, soon to be the Washoe Behavioral Health Center.
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor would like to remind property owners that Monday, August 18, is the due date for the first installment of 2025/26 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty for this installment through Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space will unveil a new pet memorial at Link Piazzo Dog Park in Hidden Valley Regional Park this weekend. This special installation offers a peaceful place for our community to remember beloved pets. Visitors are invited to...
Residents of Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated Washoe County have received or will soon receive a notice in their sewer bills regarding Smart911, the region’s emergency alert system. The notice informs customers that they have been automatically enrolled in Smart911 using the contact information associated with their sewer accounts. Smart911 delivers geographically targeted emergency alerts, such as evacuation orders or shelter-in-place notices, through cell phone, landline, or email, depending on the contact method linked to each account. These alerts differ from the broader emergency messages broadcast on television and radio, which often cover entire regions.
The Board approved an interlocal agreement to form a board to study regional fire service. It will appoint members to that board at a later date.
Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) customers will receive incorrect tax bills this week due to fee billing file errors provided to the Washoe County Treasurer’s Office by IVGID.
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Government Technology magazine, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), announced the winners of the 2025 Digital Counties Survey. Winners were recognized at the 2025 Digital Counties Awards...
Washoe County invites everyone to a “Budget 101” event at the County Administrative Complex on July 22.