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Reno Mayor's Office Announces Property Tax Relief Plan as Housing Costs Squeeze Middle-Income Households

A new assessment cap and exemption expansion are expected to save property owners an average of $180 annually, with benefits flowing to renters through reduced landlord costs.

By Reno Policy Desk · July 10, 2026 · 3 min read

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Reno Revises Housing Rules to Match Las Vegas, Sparks Requirements

The revised rules require new housing developments in Reno to reserve units for lower-income households at rates now similar to those applied in Las Vegas and Sparks.

By Reno Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Reno City Council Approves Housing Density Changes, Clearing Path for Infill Development in Midtown and South Reno

The measure removes single-family zoning restrictions in three neighborhoods, expected to increase rental housing supply but raises affordability concerns for existing residents facing property tax reassessments.

By Reno Policy Desk · July 10, 2026 · 3 min read

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Washoe County FY2027 Budget Adjusts Property Tax Rates, Affecting Reno Homeowners from October

Reno residents will encounter the first changes in their property tax payments with the October 2026 billing cycle under the Washoe County budget approved last week.

By Reno Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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