Reno Council Advances Review of 18 City Properties

The unanimous vote moves appraisals and research forward for possible future sale or lease of city-owned sites.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Commercial

Reno Council Advances Review of 18 City Properties

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The Reno City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with appraisals and research for 18 city-owned properties. The vote does not authorize any final sale or lease.

Why it matters

The fiscal year 2027 property plan that the vote advances includes the former Reno Police Department station site, so the outcome could shape how city-owned land in Reno is used or sold. Public commenters asked the council to keep two riverfront parcels in public hands.

The vote covers 18 city-owned properties, including a parking lot at 455 E. Second St. The council approved only appraisals and research, so no sale price or lease terms have been set.

The players

Reno City Council

The seven-member governing body of Reno, Nevada, which sets city policy and approves municipal property actions.

Jackie Bryant

The Reno city manager who confirmed that the vote does not authorize a final sale or lease.

Naomi Duerr

A Reno City Council member who questioned staff about what the vote would authorize.

The details

Council member Naomi Duerr pressed staff on what the vote would actually authorize. City Manager Jackie Bryant confirmed that the action does not approve a final sale or lease of any property.

Wednesday (week of Nov. 5, 2026): Council voted unanimously to advance appraisals and research for 18 properties.

Market Context

The council's move follows the fiscal year 2027 property plan, which lists the former Reno Police Department station site among the properties under review for possible future use.

Residents who use or live near the city-owned sites, including the riverfront parcels along the Truckee River, may see future changes to how that land is used. No sale or lease has been approved, so current access is not affected by this vote.

The takeaway

Watch for the appraisal and research results on the 18 properties, since those findings will shape any later sale or lease decision. Residents who care about specific sites can attend council meetings to comment before final action is taken.