Planning

Effective, March 23, 2026, all applications can be submitted via our new online system.

For information and detailed guides, please navigate to Online Permitting, Planning, Licensing and Code Enforcement.


OPAL access: Douglas County Online Permitting System

What We Do

The Planning Division is responsible for protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of Douglas County residents and property owners by reviewing development proposals to insure compliance with the Douglas County Master Plan (2020) and related zoning and land division regulations contained in the Consolidated Development Code (Title 20). The Planning Division provides the staff support for the Douglas County Planning Commission.

For information on land uses or development regulations in Douglas County, please contact the Planning Department at (775) 782-6200 or email the Planning Department.

For Title 20 Updates, see Title 20 Development Code - Proposed Title 20 Updates

To request public records such as plans to existing homes, please submit a Public Records Request.

Make an Appointment

Schedule an appointment online to visit the public counter.