Carson City, Nev., Code §§ 17.17.060–17.17.110 (2026) § 17.17.060
Conversions from other forms of housing
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1. This Section applies only to conversions. Conversions into condominiums of any apartment or any form of multi-unit rental housing shall be only by approval of a special use permit, together with the filing of a parcel map or a tentative subdivision map, whose procedures are noted and required by Carson City Municipal Code, Sections 18.02.050 , 18.05.080 , and Section 17.03.010 or Chapter 17.05 of this title as applicable. 2. The following information shall be attached to any application for a special use permit: a. The names and addresses of all tenants; b. The present rent rate of each unit and the rental rate history of each unit for three years prior to the date of application for each unit as required by Section 17.17.070 (4)(c); c. The interior size and dimensions of each unit; d. Proposed initial selling price of each unit; e. Proposed initial association fee; f. If the conversion is made pursuant to the pace of conversions exceptions contained in Section 17.17.070 (2), a copy of the statement signed by the tenants; g. The approximate date when the conversion(s) will begin and date when the conversion(s) will be completed; and h. A report signed by an architect or civil/structural engineer licensed in the state of Nevada referencing the physical standards set forth in Section 17.17.040 of this chapter and comparing these to a typical unit in the project to be converted. If the physical standards cannot be met within the existing structure, the report shall state how the developer proposes to bring the typical unit into compliance. For purposes of such evaluation, a review of the construction plans and specifications is acceptable. In the absence of construction plans and specifications, a physical inspection of a typical unit in the project will be required.
Carson City Code §§ 17.17.060–17.17.110 governs the conversion of apartment buildings and other multi-unit rental housing into condominiums within Carson City, Nevada. Such conversions are not permitted outright; they require approval of a special use permit along with the filing of a parcel map or tentative subdivision map under the procedures set out in the referenced municipal code sections. Any application for that permit must be accompanied by a detailed package of information, including tenant names and addresses, rent histories going back three years, unit dimensions, proposed sale prices, projected association fees, anticipated conversion timelines, and a licensed architect's or engineer's report evaluating whether the units meet the physical standards established elsewhere in the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers considering a condominium conversion under Carson City Code §§ 17.17.060–17.17.110 generally ensure that a complete special use permit application is assembled before any conversion activity begins. A compliant operator compiles all required attachments—current tenant information, three-year rent histories for each unit, interior dimensions, proposed pricing, association fee estimates, and conversion timelines—and retains a Nevada-licensed architect or civil/structural engineer to produce the required physical standards report comparing the existing structure to the benchmarks in Section 17.17.040. Where a project cannot meet those physical standards as-built, the engineer's report is expected to describe the developer's plan for bringing a typical unit into compliance prior to approval.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Carson City Code §§ 17.17.060–17.17.110, tenants living in a building being considered for condominium conversion have a direct stake in the special use permit process, because the application must include each tenant's name, address, and the rental rate history of their unit for the three years preceding the application. Tenants can review public permit filings with Carson City to confirm that their information has been accurately represented and that the required engineer's report has been submitted. Those who believe the process has not been followed correctly may raise concerns with the Carson City planning or code enforcement office, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nevada conversion law for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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