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Board of Equalization
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking many applicants from the community to serve on this board.
This Board is charged with hearing appeals filed by property owners who do not agree with the value placed on their property for tax purposes by the County Assessor (NAC 361.624).

Click here for more information about the Board of Equalization.

Membership

This Board is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies:
  • Two (2) regular members with terms that will begin in January 2027 and are set to expire on December 31, 2030.
  • One (1) alternate member with a term that will begin in January 2027 and is set to expire on December 31, 2027.

Time Commitment

The County Board hearings are held from mid-January through February, and one day in April each year.

Members are required to appear in person. Virtual participation is not allowed.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Clerk’s Office. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Clerk’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512, or via email at ClerkAdmin@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Contact

For any additional questions/concerns, please contact the Clerk's Office at the email address provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003.

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Library Board of Trustees (LBOT)
The Washoe County Library System is seeking applicants from the community to serve on this board.
The Library Board appoints the Library Director and evaluates his or her performance, helps set library goals and objectives, approves policies, monitors the library’s finances, evaluates the library's overall effectiveness, and advocates for the library in the community.

Members of the LBOT are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).

Click here for more information.

Membership

This Board is seeking applicants to fill two (2) upcoming vacancies beginning July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2030.

Reappointments may be sought thereafter.

Time Commitment

The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month, at one of the library's twelve locations.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application from the Washoe County Manager’s Office, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512.

Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Manager’s Office at the location above or by email at: commissionersupport@washoecounty.gov by the application deadline.

Deadline to apply is by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Contact

For any additional questions/concerns, please contact the Commissioner Support at the email address provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003.

APPLY ONLINE

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