NORTHERN NEVADA Public Health Serving Reno, Sparks & Washoe County

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 Contact Us  Phone: 775.328.2434   Fax: 775.328.6176   Email:  HealthEHS@nnph.org
Located at: 1001 East Ninth Street, Building B, 2nd Floor, Reno, NV 89512

For your convenience, Citizen’s Access at onenv.us is available to make a payment or apply for a permit online 24/7.

Hours of Operation:  Monday–Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.* (no payments accepted after 4 p.m.)  
*Permits requiring monetary transactions must be completed by 4 p.m., including plan submittals.
Closed:  8 - 10 a.m. the fourth Thursday of every month.  Exception is November and December (closed 8 - 10 a.m. the third Thursday). 

Environmental Health (EHS) ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws regulating food, waste, water, vector and other areas of public health in Washoe County.  While many programs emphasize enforcement, EHS also maintains strong education components, promoting a collaborative approach with industry to meet established public health goals at the local and national levels.

To see restaurant inspection scores, download the Washoe Eats App. 

The Land Development Program, through permit plan review, inspections, and collaboration with state and local agencies, health department staff and the public, ensures that development in Washoe County occurs in a manner that minimizes environmental contamination and prevents the spread of disease, promotes public health and safety, and provides sustainable development.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WATER PROJECTS: Please note before a new water project is placed online, NNPH must be provided with a certification from the supplier of water that the water project was completed in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications approved for the water project, including the installation of potable water system products certified to ANSI/ NSF standards. (NAC 445A.65825, NAC 445A.6663, NAC 445A.66715)

Water Projects/Engineering Frequently Asked Questions

Interlocal Agreement between NDEP/NNPH/TMWA

Forms & Resources  l  Regulations  |  Contact Us

• Child Care Inspection Program
• Food Safety / Protection Services - Information for running a food establishment
  • Foodborne Illness & Outbreak Program
  • Food Product Complaints - Report food illnesses and food facility cleanliness complaints
  • School Inspections
  • Special Events and Temporary Food Establishments
  • Resource Library
  • Food Establishment Review
  • Active Managerial Control (AMC)
• Hotels and Motels/Public Accommodations
• Invasive Body Decoration (Tattoo & Piercing and Permanent Make-up)
• Land Development -
  • Community Services - Development Application
  • Grading Permits for Subdivisions
  • Public Water Systems & Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Septic/Liquid Waste
  • Well Construction Permits
  • Well Program Website
• Mobile Homes and RV Parks
• Public Pools & Spas
• Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
• Vector-Borne Disease Prevention/Mosquitos & Rodents - Protecting the public's health and well-being through prevention of human disease, discomfort, annoyance, and economic loss caused by vector species and vector-borne diseases agents such as insects and rodents.
• Waste Management
  • Exemption from Garbage Service
  • Illegal Dumping
  • Waste Management Links
  • Solid Waste Management Plan
  • Waste Disposal Services
  • Waste Reduction and Recycling

Forms & Resources

• Forms/Applications/Guidelines
• Permit to Operate Application
• Contact Info for Local Plans and Permitting Agencies
• Recalls (www.recalls.gov) - a list of recalled products ranging from cars to toys to drugs and food.

 

Governing Boards

Sewage, Wastewater and Sanitation (SWS) Hearing Board The Sewage, Wastewater and Sanitation Hearing Board, through Northern Nevada Public Health, meets as needed, when an appeal or variance hearing is required by the regulations governing sewage, wastewater or sanitation. For further information, including meeting agendas and minutes, click here.

Food Protection Hearing & Advisory Board (FPHAB) The Food Protection Hearing & Advisory Board, through Northern Nevada Public Health, meets as needed, when an appeal or variance hearing is required by the regulations governing food establishments. For further information, including meeting agendas and minutes, click here.