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Rental Inspections in Reno, NV (2026)

2 verified rental inspections rules for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Inspection Programs

Reno requires annual code inspections for non-transient lodging rental properties, former motels converted to long-term housing, and bars renting any unit that hasn't passed inspection within the past 12 months.

Reno Motel Rental Inspection Program

Some Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 4.06.100(b)

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure their units are inspected by the city at least once per calendar year.(c)All non-transient properties with 12 or more units shall have a motel manager living onsite with access to every room on the property so as to provide access for first responders and enforcement personnel.(d)All non-transient licensed property owners and motels...

Tenant Complaint Process

Reno's Motel Inspection Program lets anyone file a complaint about a converted non-transient lodging rental with the city, triggering faster enforcement than the routine annual inspection under RMC Chapter 4.06.

Reno Motel Inspection Program Complaint Process

Some Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 4.06.120

Any violations identified as a result of the required annual inspection shall be subject to an initial courtesy notice or notice of violation with no civil citation attached. Such notice shall be provided once per calendar year. This does not exempt the issuance of citations for any violations identified in response to a complaint, or any future violations after the deadline date provided in th...

Looking for Washoe County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Reno city rules.

Rental Inspections in Washoe County