Washoe County, NV Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

Under the county Fences and Retaining Walls standards, fences generally may be constructed anywhere within or on the lot line of your property, subject to the height limits in WCC 110.406.50. However, fencing is not allowed in or across public or private access easements, nor across drainage and utility easements maintained by Washoe County (sanitary sewer, waterline, storm drainage). Fencing may be allowed across private drainage easements on rear or side lot lines if drainage is perpetuated and the County Engineer approves. Fencing is barred within floodways. Washoe County does not adjudicate boundary or cost-sharing disputes between neighbors; those are civil matters under Nevada law.