Get to Know Your Property
Check Your Jurisdiction
Time Saving Hint: Washoe County provides development services for properties within Washoe County, Nevada that are outside of City of Reno and City of Sparks limits – aka. unincorporated Washoe County. Before you continue – check your property location to make sure that you connect with the correct team and save valuable time.

Ask the Team: Property Details & Eligibility
We are here to help – call or email the Washoe County Planner of the Day (POD) to confirm property details and to help determine if your property meets requirements for a accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Virtual and in person appointments are also available.
Self-Service: Property Details
To help you learn about your parcel, the county also provides the Washoe County Regional Mapping System (WRMS.) This powerful, easy-to-use online tool will help you investigate the zoning, size, and municipal water and sewer services of your parcel.
Keep in mind that the key issues impacting your eligibility for an ADU are zoning, parcel size, and whether your property is connected to municipal water/sewer, or is on a well and/or septic.
