Home Business in Washoe County, NV (2026)

WCC 25.4425(1)

The use of the dwelling for the home-based business shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes. The home-based business may be conducted in the principal dwelling or permitted detached accessory structure associated with a residential use provided that the business area does not exceed thirty-three (33) percent of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling.

WCC 25.4425(10)

There shall be no public advertising which calls attention to the fact that the dwelling is being used for business purposes, except when required by the State of Nevada. Telephone listings, or any other advertising of the business, shall not include the dwelling address. The name, telephone and purpose of the home-based business may be advertised on not more than one vehicle which is operated ...

Washoe County Code § 25.4425(7)

7.Visitors and customers. Visitors and customers shall not exceed three business related visitors/customers per day or present at any one time. If the home-based business is the type in which classes are held or instruction given, the director of community development may approve up to six students to be present at any one time if (s)he finds that the additional students will not generate addit...

NRS 446.866(2)

Each natural person who wishes to conduct a cottage food operation must, before selling any food item, register the cottage food operation with the health authority by submitting such information as the health authority deems appropriate, including the name, address and contact information of the natural person conducting the cottage food operation.

NAC 432A.100; NAC 432A.110

“Family home” means any facility in which the licensee regularly provides care without the presence of parents, for at least five and not more than six children. “Group home” means any facility in which the licensee regularly provides care for no less than seven and no more than twelve children.