Commission backs code amendments adding senior housing use and 25% density incentive with 20‑year deed restriction

Oct 8, 2025

The Washoe County Planning Commission on Oct. 7 recommended initiating code amendments to define senior housing, add it to the use table and offer a 25% density incentive for qualifying developments that accept a 20‑year deed restriction or enforceable HOA agreement.

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The Washoe County Planning Commission on Oct. 7 recommended that the Board of County Commissioners initiate development‑code amendments (WDCA25‑0009) to define senior housing, add it to the residential use table and activate Article 336 to offer a 25% density incentive for qualifying senior housing.

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