Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed

Exemptions can be applied toward real property tax, personal property tax or toward the Government Service Tax of your vehicle registration at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.  The deadline to apply in order to have your exemption applied to property tax for the 2026/2027 fiscal year is June 15, 2026. 

Regional Fire and EMS Services Study survey now open

A public input portal is now available for residents to learn about the Regional Fire and EMS Services Study and to participate in a survey on how they think those services should be rendered.  

Equine Business Code Draft Update now available, survey open

The Washoe County Planning Division has completed a draft of the equine business code, which is...

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Washoe County Juvenile Services warns of text scam

Washoe County Juvenile Services warns of text scam

Washoe County Juvenile Services is aware of a scam targeting families involved in the juvenile justice system. The targets are receiving text messages claiming to be from Washoe County Juvenile Services Traffic Division and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles demanding payment for traffic fines. These messages are fraudulent, and Washoe County will never request payment via text.  

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-313-8582
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Scott Oxarart

Scott Oxarart

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Communications Manager

775-276-1021
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Chris Ciarlo

Chris Ciarlo

HSA Communications Manager

775-337-4500
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Kendall Holcomb

Kendall Holcomb

District Attorney PIO

775-328-3200
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Jamie Hemingway

Jamie Hemingway

Library System PIO

775-327-8360
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Juvenile Services Support Specialist

🌟 Make a difference where it matters most 🌟
Washoe County Juvenile Services is hiring a Juvenile Services Support Specialist 👥
🗓️ Apply by 2/25/2026 to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!

Senior Project Manager

📍 HIRING: Senior Project Manager – Reno, NV. Lead the Build. Shape the Community. Washoe County is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee major construction & capital projects. Salary: $112,694–$146,515 + excellent benefits package. Must Have: 6 years PM experience in public works/engineering/construction | Bachelor’s degree in related field OR 8 year’s experience | PE/Architect license OR PMP/CCM certification | Valid driver’s license | Deadline: February 27, 2026. Apply today! #WashoeCounty #Engineering #CareerOpportunity