Public Health Rules in Washoe County, NV (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Rodent Control
Washoe County declares debris, refuse, rubbish or garbage that could become a harborage for rodents or other vermin a public nuisance under WCC 50.308(6). Large, remote parcels that are hard to service with equipment are exempt unless an actual and probable danger exists. Code enforcement can order abatement and bill the owner.
Rodent Harborage Debris Rules in Washoe County
Some RestrictionsWCC 50.308(6)
6.The existence of debris-refuse-rubbish or garbage that could cause harm to persons, or be materially detrimental to property or improvements in the immediate vicinity, or could cause appreciable diminution of property values in the immediate vicinity, or contribute to blight and appreciable diminution of the use, enjoyment, or aesthetic value of property or improvements in the immediate vicin...
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