Washoe County, NV Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

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 by the resident or residents of the dwelling in conjunction with the business. The home address may appear on business cards, letterhead and invoices when the home address is also the business address.11.Annual inspection. All home-based businesses may be required to submit to an annual inspection by relevant county officials for safety and compliance purposes.12.Types of businesses not allowed. Automotive and equipment use types, as defined by section 110.304.25(d) of county code; commercial preparation of food except as authorized in NRS 446 and/or the Washoe County Health District for cottage food operations; business related to or involving explosives; beauty parlors; barber shops; liquor sales or distribution; undertaking and funeral parlors; medical and dental clinics, hospitals; adult characterized businesses, as defined by section 25.047; and ambulance or related emergency services are prohibited. (Ord. No. 1015, § 6; Ord. No. 1138; Ord. No. 1260; Ord. No. 1520, 10-22-13, eff. 11-1-13)