Dozens of Pahrump residents urged Nye County officials Aug. 5 to move quickly on zoning changes and clearer permitting for VR‑zoned lots that many owners say are functionally unusable. Speakers from Calvada Meadows and other subdivisions said they are taxed on lots they cannot develop and asked the county to pursue zoning relief rather than more studies.

“Past the zone change, stop taxing owners while denying them their rights,” said Lorraine Gilbert during the public‑comment period, summarizing the argument heard repeatedly from several residents. Speakers identified the practical problem as lots that lack conventional utility service and therefore cannot be occupied under existing rules; they urged a practical permit or local exceptions so owners can live responsibly off‑grid.

Several speakers also raised separate but related concerns about recent valuation changes for mobile and manufactured homes. Nye County Assessor Sherry Stringer read a prepared explanation from her chief deputy, Justin Zimmerman, saying the taxable value shift reflects a statutorily required change in the valuation multiplier used for manufactured housing. Stringer read the numbers: “The taxable value of your home, fiscal year 24/25 was $97,046. The taxable value for 25/26 is $106,119.” She noted that although values can rise, Nevada caps the annual tax‑liability increase at 3 percent for primary residences.

Commissioners took public comment and discussed options but did not adopt a specific zoning measure during the meeting. Several residents said they can provide technical data on alternative utilities and requested a named county contact for submitting proposals; one caller volunteered to send materials.

Ending: Residents said they will return to future meetings if the county does not move on zoning; commissioners said staff would accept submitted technical materials and the county will continue reviewing possible zoning or permit changes.