Nye County commissioners approve process to allow waivers for older manufactured homes in Pahrump

Nye County commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve Nye County Bill 2025‑01, which creates a process for homeowners and developers to apply for a waiver from the county’s 10‑year age restriction on manufactured homes at the time of installation in the Pahrump Regional Planning District.

The ordinance does not automatically exempt homes older than 10 years. Instead it establishes a formal application and review path: applicants may apply for a waiver and the planning commission will review requests case‑by‑case; appeals may be filed to the board of county commissioners if the planning commission denies a waiver. The law change was recommended 6‑0 by the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission.

Planning staff and speakers emphasized the narrow scope: the waiver applies at the time of installation and does not force the removal of existing older homes. The discussion clarified that waivers apply to new installations of manufactured homes that would otherwise be excluded by the 10‑year limitation — e.g., a homeowner who purchases and wants to install a home built more than 10 years prior.

Several residents spoke in favor, noting that high‑quality older homes can be sound and safe, and asking for clear, fair criteria for waiver review. Commissioners said the new procedure would provide transparency and an appeals path while allowing staff and the planning commission to assess each installation’s condition and safety. The ordinance was approved with an effective date of May 5, 2025.

Ending: The county will publish application requirements and review criteria and bring any appeals or controversial cases back to the board as required. The planning department will oversee implementation of the new waiver process.