Community Services

Short Term Rental Permits

STR Permits Available for the Unincorporated Areas of Washoe County Only

• Is your STR in the "orange" highlighted area of this map? Then your STR property is required to have a permit with Washoe County Planning & Building Department.

• If your STR is within the City of Reno or City of Sparks, you CANNOT obtain a permit.  Washoe County Planning and Building Department DOES NOT have jurisdiction over the City of Reno and the City of Sparks.

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STR Permit Application and Guide

• STR Permit Application

• STR Administrative Review Permit Application (Tier II) 

  *applications accepted on the 8th of each month*

• STR Application Guide

• STR Permit Application Fees (Updated 07.01.2024)

• STR Frequently Asked Questions

Supplemental STR Application Documents

• Vacation Rental Safety Information Sheet

• Emergency Preparedness Guide (English / Spanish)

• Bear Awareness Brochure

Submit Your STR Application Online Through OneNV.us

1. Prepare all required documents as noted in the STR Application Guide
2. Review the Step-by-Step Instructions for Online Submittal for submitting your application online.
3. Go To OneNV.us to create a user account (Perferred browser = Chrome or Firefox)
4. On OneNV.us, click on the "Short Term Rentals" tab to start the submittal process
5. Pay the application fees on OneNV.us, by following the How To: Short Term Rental ACA Payment Instructions

STR Home Inspections - What You Can Expect and Prepare For

• STR Home Inspection Check List