Our goal is to provide property owners, public officials, researchers, and interested community members with reliable information regarding Pahrump's Utility-Challenged VR-zoned properties.
This page brings together important documents, county codes, utility information, research studies, meeting materials, and educational resources to help owners better understand the challenges affecting these properties and the practical solutions being explored.
When it comes to Alternative Utility providers and housing, I suggest an online search since there are more than just one provider. Same for Alternative Housing options, and Tiny Homes as well as Container Homes.
Understanding the Issue
- What is Utility-Challenged Land?
- What is VR Zoning?
- Why can't many owners build?
- Frequently Asked Questions
County Codes & Regulations
- VR-8 Code
- VR-10 Code
- VR-20 Code
- Nye County Development Code
- Overlay Ordinance (when available)
Water & Utilities
- Great Basin Water Company
- Rule 9
- Valley Electric Association
- Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Alternative Utility Information
- Water Haul
- Water Storage Cisterns
- Air-to-Water Generators
- Composting Toilets
- Incinerating Toilets
- Advanced Septic Systems
- Graywater Systems
- Solar Power
- Battery Storage
Meeting Documents
This section could become incredibly valuable.
Research & Studies
- USGS reports
- Water studies
- Nevada State Engineer
- Land subsidence studies
- Conservation information
- Tiny home information
- Alternative housing
News & Media
Helpful Organizations
Downloads
✓ How to Determine If Your Lot Has Utilities
✓ Questions to Ask Before Buying
✓ Overlay Proposal (not yet finalized)