Special Events & Permits in Washoe County, NV (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in 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.

Park Event Permits

A group meeting, concert, athletic event or similar activity drawing more than 25 people needs a facility group use permit before it can be held in a Washoe County park under WCC 95.100, and larger or commercial events can pull in additional permits and licenses.

Washoe County Park Group Use Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

WCC 95.100

No group meetings, functions, concerts, athletic events or similar activities with attendance in excess of 25 persons shall be held within the boundaries of a county park without a valid facility group use permit. Depending on the size of the group and nature of the event, additional permits and licenses may also be required.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Street Fair Rules

An outdoor festival drawing 1,000 or more people needs a $1,000 license application filed 90 days ahead and a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, while a smaller outdoor community event of 300 to 1,000 needs only a $50 license plus an administrative permit. Both require a detailed security, sanitation, and cleanup plan.

Outdoor Festival and Community Event Permits

Significant Restrictions

WCC 25.265; 25.273

An outdoor festival including, without limitation, an outdoor circus, carnival, or other outdoor entertainment event for 1,000 or more persons on any one day of the event for which an outdoor festival license is required pursuant to sections 110.310.15 and 110.310.20 inclusive. ... An outdoor community event. The license is in addition to any administrative permit granted pursuant to section 11...

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Special Events & Permits by City in Washoe County

1 cities in Washoe County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

RenoPop. 264,165

6 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way

All Washoe County ordinances

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