Mother Lode ADU, a new partnership between Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties, has just launched! This group will be developing free resources in 2023, like a Guidebook, Website, Contractor List, and Development Checklist to build more ADUs. Learn More
On April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector. Learn More
Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our efforts to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All transit services will be free to ride on Friday, March 17th, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community. Learn More
The County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. Learn More
On Tuesday, February 7th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and awarded the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project to Bobo Construction. Construction is set to begin Spring of 2023. Learn More
Friday, February 10, 2023, the Nevada County Planning Department will release a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final EIR to be heard before the Nevada County Board of Supervisors on February 28, 2023. Learn More
Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17th until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays. Learn More
The 2022 California Building Standards Code Update will be effective January 1, 2023. To prepare the community’s contractors for the update, the Building Department and the Nevada County Contractor’s Association are teaming up. Learn More
Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is a first for Nevada County, it's a first for California to integrate solutions for adapting to extreme weather and planning for recreation. Learn More
The 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report helps gauge the economic health and diversity of the agricultural community in Nevada County. The total gross value of agricultural products was $21,222,300, which represents about an 8% increase. Learn More
To reduce illegal dumping Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City residents can dispose of up to nine tires at no cost at select locations during the week of October 24-28 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at various locations within Nevada County. Learn More
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors reviewed progress highlights for the Board’s newest objective, Recreation, including recent awards totaling $415,570 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants to community organizations. Learn More
The Community Development Agency (CDA) is bringing back 2 ways to assist you with your permit and application needs: Over the Counter Wednesday and the Building Outpost! Learn More
Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs has requested a USDA disaster declaration through the California Office of Emergency Services for grape growers in Nevada County due to freezing temperatures that affected their crops in mid-April. Learn More
Have your permit plans reviewed while you wait! The Over-the-Counter Wednesday Plan Review Program is back! Learn more on how to make an appointment to expedite qualified permit reviews. Learn More
This year’s National Public Works Week theme is Ready and Resilient. Within every Public Works professional lies an unsung hero. Public Works professionals are always READY to serve their communities and RESILIENT as ever in their abilities to assist. Learn More
May is Building Safety Month. The International Code Council founded building Safety Month to promote worldwide building safety and help individuals, families, and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. Learn More
In this meeting, learn more about this exciting project, review conceptual design and development options for future growth in the Greater Higgins Plan Area, and interact with other participants to identify development and circulation improvements. Learn More
Come celebrate Earth Day in Nevada City as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes on April 29th and 30th! It’s our gift to the Earth, from you. Learn More
Need one or two more FREE Green Waste days? To keep your momentum up Waste Management is offering two more days. Read on for all the details. Learn More
The Nevada County Environmental Health Department Vector Control Program will be holding Mosquito Fish Giveaways on five Thursday afternoons throughout May and June. Learn More
Help ensure access to the Hirschdale area by using the parking and access points to the Tahoe Pyramid Trail and Truckee River (effective 4/8/2022). Learn More
Nevada County’s Building Director Craig Griesbach shared with me a special experience he had while working to address green waste cleanup needs around the county: “This past month, I met a disabled veteran and his neighbor in Cascade Shores..." Learn More
