Home Business Rules in Reno, NV (2026)

Whether Reno, NV permits home-based businesses has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local building department at (775) 334-2063 to verify current home business regulations — including whether home occupations are permitted at all and what permits or licenses may apply — before starting operations. Some home business activities may be permitted with a variance or conditional use permit — contact the planning department for guidance.

Permit Requirements

Whether a permit is required to operate a home-based business in Reno has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local building department at (775) 334-2063 to verify current permit requirements before starting operations. State professional licensing requirements may still apply regardless of city permit rules.

Operating Restrictions

No specific restrictions listed beyond standard building code requirements for Reno home-based businesses.

• •Business must be incidental to residential use
• •No exterior evidence of business activity
• •No non-resident employees on premises
• •No customer or client visits to premises
• •No storage of commercial vehicles or business equipment visible from street
• •Business use limited to 25% of dwelling floor area
• •No mechanical equipment creating noise, odors, or vibration

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