UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Flip the Script on Aging
Flip the Script on Aging
National Automobile Museum to host 2025 OAM Information Fair.
Earth Day, Compost Survey and Dark Skies
Earth Day, Compost Survey and Dark Skies
Learn how our community voted to prioritize the County's climate actions at Earth Day, take our community compost survey, and celebrate Dark Skies Week!
Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders
Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders
The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) has launched a new dashboard to track grant awards from this special fund developed to combat the impacts of opioid use in Washoe County. Additionally, the WOARF team is seeking public input from community members to help understand and address the needs of the community. The Opioid Use Needs Assessment Community Survey is critical in shaping how Washoe County allocates resources and invests in long-term solutions.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board proclaimed this week "International Dark Sky Week" and this month "Teacher Appreciation Month."
STAR program offers second chances through recovery and accountability
STAR program offers second chances through recovery and accountability
April is recognized as Second Chance Month to showcase the impact of re-entry programs such as Washoe County’s STAR program. Re-entry programs promote public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and result in stronger, healthier communities. STAR stands for Support in...
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event
Attorneys specializing in Family Law, Civil/General Law, Probate Law, and Landlord/Tenant Law will volunteer their time to provide free legal assistance. Each participant will get a 15-minute session to talk with a lawyer. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be April 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris Sarman reminds property owners to verify the tax cap status on their property. This can be done by checking a parcel number, address, or ownership on the Washoe County Assessor’s website at the website below. Additional sources for verification include valuation notices, tax bills, or simply calling the Assessor’s Office.
Cares Campus winter overflow beds close for the season
Cares Campus winter overflow beds close for the season
Washoe County’s Housing and Homeless Services (HHS) Division closed its winter overflow beds Tuesday, following a phased shutdown that began on April 7. While these seasonal beds are closed, the Nevada Cares Campus Resource Center remains open 24/7 until May 1 as a warming center. After this date, the center will continue serving unhoused individuals without a designated bed at the Nevada Cares Campus or Our Place. The Resource Center provides essential day use services such as laundry, showers, restrooms, meals, and case management. It will be open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.
Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed
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, 2025.
CANCELLED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING FOR MARCH 25, 2025
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. See cancellation notice here. For more information about the Washoe County Board of Commissioners please visit this...
Washoe County recognizes the hard work of grant professionals on International Grant Professionals Day
Washoe County joins communities around the world today recognizing the impact of grants on International Grant Professionals Day.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be March 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Washoe County Sustainability Manager Brian Beffort presented the Washoe County Climate Action Plan (CAP), the culmination of over a year of research, data collection, public outreach, and planning in the area of sustainability. The CAP recommends 126 actions to reduce emissions across four sectors: land use, transportation, buildings, and waste.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Human Services Agency Senior Advisory Board hosting a Volunteer Fair.
UPCOMING SPECIAL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Special Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be March 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Washoe County launches Washoe Tahoe Academy for North Lake Tahoe residents
Washoe County is launching a brand-new leadership program designed specifically for residents of the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community. This free five-week program will address the issues and opportunities unique to North Lake Tahoe.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Washoe County launches new Behavioral Health fund
Washoe County has launched a new community fund to support regional behavioral health initiatives as directed by the Board of County Commissioners as part of its strategic planning. Behavioral health comprises mental health and drug use disorders, and is a driving factor of homelessness, chronic community health issues, and law enforcement challenges.