Land Development

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 The Land Development Program, through permit plan review, inspections, and collaboration with state and local agencies, health department staff and the public, ensures that development in Washoe County occurs in a manner that minimizes environmental contamination and prevents the spread of disease, promotes public health and safety, and provides sustainable development.

Services

• Grading Permits for Subdivisions
• Public Water Systems
• Septic Systems & Liquid Waste
• Well Program and Construction Permits

*** UPCOMING TRAININGS***

What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know about Properties Served by Septic or Well in Washoe County 

Upcoming Training Sessions: 

Monday April 13, 2026 @ 3:00 PM         NNPH Conference Rooms A & B, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, 89512

Monday July 13, 2026 @ 3:00 PM         NNPH Conference Rooms A & B, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, 89512

Click here to register for this free training

 

Resources

• Accessory Dwelling FAQ (English) (Spanish)
• Washoe County Building Program Applications
• NAC 278 Subdivision of Land
• NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeals Process (Land Development)
• Forms & Applications
• Fees
• Northern Nevada Public Health Regulations governing Sewage, Wastewater, and Sanitation
• Northern Nevada Public Health Regulations governing Well Construction
• Guidance for homeowners impacted by wildfire

Engineering Review Requirements

• NDEP - Subdivision Review

Contact the Program

Wes Rubio, REHS - Subdivisions and Commercial Grading
Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
wrubio@nnph.org 
(775) 900-7240

Latricia Lord, REHS - Septic Systems, Domestic Wells, Water Systems
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
llord@nnph.org 
(775) 328-2689

David Kelly, REHS - Parcel Maps, Water Projects, Septic Systems, Domestic Wells, Water Systems, and Liquid Waste Haulers
Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
dakelly@nnph.org 
(775) 846-6623

General email
HealthEHS@nnph.org