Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Reminder to property owners to check the tax cap on your property
Apr 19, 2024
Director of Programs and Projects
Northern Nevada Public Health is currently hiring for a Director of Programs and Projects. Apply by May 2, 2024, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board heard a presentation by Grant Denton, Karma Box Founder, and operator of Safe Camp. Denton outlined the programs offered at the low-barrier shelter as a housing-first model with a focus on permanent housing.
Washoe County Communications Division premieres documentary on the state of homelessness in Washoe County, launches discussions for future of services for the vulnerable
As Washoe County nears the three-year mark of having assumed lead responsibility for homeless programs in the region, the Washoe County Communications Division has released a documentary of first-person accounts titled “Home: Rebuilding Hope for Washoe’s Homeless.” The documentary premiered April 10 at The_Theater to an audience of participants, service providers, elected officials, government staff, and business owners and residents who have a stake in helping the homeless community. The premiere was followed by a robust forward-looking discussion of available services and those that are lacking in Washoe County.
WASHOE COUNTY COMMISSION NEWSLETTER SPRING 2024
In this edition, we discuss scams targeted at senior citizens, go over foster care myths, invite you to explore our parks and open spaces, and more! Read the newsletter...
Washoe County Library and the American Heart Association Partner to Promote Libraries with Heart Program in Washoe County
Beginning April 1, blood pressure kits will be available at nine library locations
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to prohibit public camping and certain activities such as having fires, blow torches, propane tanks, or parking of oversized vehicles on public property. Commissioners voted 3-2 to pass the ordinance, with direction to the Sheriff’s Office to provide quarterly reporting so the Board can revise as needed.
Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris S. Sarman is mailing the annual Property Tax Exemption Renewal Notices to qualified veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses and blind persons. The Assessor’s Office reminds exemption holders that in order to apply the exemption toward real property taxes, the renewal must be filed with the Assessor’s Office by June 15, 2024.
Community Engagement Survey
Last summer, we asked Washoe County residents to share with us their preferences on how they would like to communicate with us. We are now launching a second community engagement survey to help us better understand how we can best serve those communications needs....
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Regional Archery Facility and Senior Center will both receive upgrades through approved construction contracts; Board appoints members to the Library and Parks boards.