Community Services

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Facilities Management is responsible for managing the maintenance, infrastructure preservation, energy conservation, custodial services, landscaping, snow removal, and security for all Washoe County facilities. In addition, Facilities Management is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of property, and administration of County leased facilities.

Facility Use Information and Instructions

Use of Washoe County general public facilities by outside, public groups requires the approval of the Community Services Department through the Facilities Management Team. 

Before you connect with Facilities Management make sure that you are contacting the correct team. There are separate policies for Washoe County Regional Parks and Washoe County Library buildings. Please use the contacts below to request those facilities to include: 

• To request to use a Washoe County Park building please visit www.washoecounty.us/parks, call 775.823.6501, or e-mail reserveparks@washoecounty.gov. 

• For Washoe County Library reservations please contact Library Administration at 775.327.8300. 

General Information to request to use a Washoe County General Facility. Requests to use general County facilities require a written request to the Community Services Department and signature by the sponsoring group/responsible individual on the Facilities Use Application and Facilities Use Hold Harmless Agreement.  The consumption of alcohol in county facilities is not allowed except as specifically outlined in the Facility Use Policy. 

Applications, agreement and support materials necessary to apply. The requesting group or individual must sign the Facilities Use Application and Facilities Use Hold Harmless Agreement and be prepared to show proof of the required amount of insurance once determined by the Division Director of Operations.  The forms may be obtained by contacting 775-328-2170. 

Submission of forms and support material. Submit the Facility Use Application and Hold Harmless Agreement to aramage@washoecounty.gov or by fax to 775-328-2110. 

Approval Process. After review of the application, Facilities Management will request the Proof of Insurance with a designated amount from the Director. A Facility Use Permit and a copy of the Hold Harmless Agreement will be provided to the requestor once approved by the Washoe County Division Director of Operations.

Washoe County Facility Use for Press Conferences

Requests such as holding a press conference in front of the court house or at the County Complex require the verbal approval of the Division Director of Operations - CSD. Please email aramage@washoecounty.gov for additional information and support.