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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 56% from the prior year, with 805 housing units permitted.

  • •836% more units than the average Washoe County town (86), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $232K — 10% below the Washoe County average of $259K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •24% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

805 ▲ 56%

2024

Total Valuei

$187.2M ▲ 54.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

76%

612 units

Multi-Familyi

24%

193 units

Sparks vs. Avg. Washoe Co. Town (2024)i

SparksAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi80586+836%
Total Valuei$187.2M$22.3M+739%
Single-Familyi61228+2086%
Multi-Familyi19358+233%
Buildingsi67732+2016%
Value / Uniti$232K$259K-10%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Sparks; dashed line is Washoe County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Sparks; dashed line is Washoe County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey