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Three-Tier Jurisdictional System

Nevada residential facilities must comply with State, County, and City regulations simultaneously. Local requirements may be MORE STRINGENT than state standards.

State Level

Primary Authority

• NRS Chapter 449
• NAC Chapter 449
• DPBH/HCQC
• State licensing

County Level

Additional Requirements

• Zoning regulations
• Building codes
• Health department
• County permits

City Level

Local Ordinances

• Local zoning
• Business licenses
• Safety requirements
• Municipal codes

Key Resources & Contacts

DPBH/HCQC

Division of Public and Behavioral Health

Phone: (775) 684-1030

dpbh.nv.gov

BELTCA

Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators

RFA Licensing

beltca.nv.gov

Fire Marshal

Nevada State Fire Marshal Division

Phone: (775) 684-7510

fire.nv.gov

DHCFP

Division of Health Care Financing and Policy

Medicaid Programs

dhcfp.nv.gov

ADSD

Aging and Disability Services Division

Waiver Programs

adsd.nv.gov

NRS/NAC

Nevada Revised Statutes & Administrative Code

Chapter 449

leg.state.nv.us

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