Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) announced that its public‑health fee survey will remain open through Friday, Nov. 6. The extension gives residents and business owners in Reno, Sparks and the broader Washoe County area additional time to weigh in on proposed changes to the fees charged by the agency’s Environmental Health Services and Air Quality Management divisions.
Why the fee revisions matter
The agency is reviewing its fee structure after a study conducted by MGT Impact Solutions. The study examined how current fees affect local businesses, homeowners and the delivery of essential health services such as restaurant inspections, water‑quality testing and air‑quality monitoring. NNPH says the goal is to ensure that fees are fair, transparent and sufficient to fund critical public‑health programs.
How to participate
Stakeholders can access the survey in both English and Spanish at nnph.org/fees. The online questionnaire asks respondents to share their views on the proposed fee levels, the impact on daily operations, and any suggestions for improvement. NNPH will compile the feedback and use it to shape recommendations that will be presented to the District Board of Health, the governing body that oversees public‑health policy across the region.
Public workshops and resources
Earlier this month, NNPH hosted two public workshops to discuss the fee proposals. Recordings of those meetings are available on the agency’s YouTube channel for anyone who missed the live sessions. The workshops featured presentations from NNPH officials, the consulting firm that performed the fee study, and community members who voiced concerns and ideas.
Next steps
After the survey closes, NNPH will analyze the responses and draft a set of recommendations for the District Board of Health. The board is expected to review the recommendations at its next meeting, after which any approved changes could be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year.
Why local input is critical
Fee adjustments can affect everything from the cost of a restaurant health inspection to the funding available for air‑quality monitoring stations that protect residents from pollutants. By soliciting input from those directly impacted, NNPH aims to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to maintain robust public‑health services that keep families safe and healthy.
Community members who have questions about the survey or the fee study are encouraged to contact Northern Nevada Public Health directly or visit the agency’s website for additional information.
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