Community Development

EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2025

Community Development will no longer accept cash payments.
We will still accept Check, Debit or Credit Card

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Community Development Department is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Douglas County by providing the highest quality and professional service in the areas of Building, Engineering, Planning, and Administration.

Our public counter is open Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. You must sign in on the Ipad in the lobby of the Minden Inn. (Public Counter email: permitdesk@douglasnv.us)

To view past and current applications, please visit Accela-ONE.

Director

Deputy Director

Contact Us!

Minden Inn
(775) 782-6200
PO Box 218
1594 Esmeralda Avenue
Minden, Nevada 89423


Public Records Request

Public Counter:
Phone: 775-782-6200 Option #1
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Permitdesk@douglasnv.us

Building Department:
Phone: 775-782-6200 Option #2
Email: building@douglasnv.us
Building Official: Tim Davis

Engineering Department:
Phone: 775-782-6200 Option #3
Email: 
engineering@douglasnv.us
County Engineer: Jeremy Hutchings

Planning Department: 
Phone: 775-782-6200 Option #4
Email: 
planning@douglasnv.us
Principal Planner: Kate Moroles-O'Neil

Code Enforcement:
Phone: 775-782-6200 Option #5
Email: 
codeenf@douglasnv.us  
Manager: Ernie Strehlow

Vacation Home Rentals:
Phone: 24/7 Complaint Hotline 775-783-6027 
Email: 
vhr@douglasnv.us  
Program Manager: Ernie Strehlow

Stormwater Department:

Phone: 775-782-6215 
Email: 
cwalker@douglasnv.us  
Program Manager: Courtney Walker