Community Services

90 Day Technical Appeal Period

The 90-Day Technical Appeal Period is anticipated from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, pending FEMA’s initiation and issuance of determination letter.

90-Day Technical Appeal Process

Property owners can challenge floodplain designations if they believe the technical mapping is incorrect.

What’s Needed

  • During the 90-Day Technical Appeal Process, complete an Appeal Form.
  • Washoe County will forward all appeals to FEMA for review.
  • FEMA will make a final determination.

Accepted during technical appeal period, comments may be submitted online, by phone, email or mail. 

Online Comments (live link during comment period)

Call: 775-391-8746

Email: engineering@washoecounty.gov

USPS:   Washoe County Office
C/O Swan Lake Comment & Appeal Periods
1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512

 

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