Carson City is seeing significant residential construction as part of its managed growth strategy.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors has approved a 3% growth cap on residential building permits to manage the rapid construction activity. With allocations set for the coming years, this resolution aims to promote sustainable development while addressing historical growth management concerns. Recent residential projects and commercial developments highlight the city’s ongoing expansion, along with efforts to carefully regulate land use and population growth projections.
In a significant decision, the Carson City Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution on July 3, 2025, to cap residential building permit allocations at a growth limit of 3%. This action comes in the wake of increasing construction activity in the city, driven partly by a recommendation from the Growth Management Commission (GMC), which proposed the new growth cap on May 28, 2025.
The approved allocations for residential building permits are set at 774 for 2026, followed by 802 for 2027, and projections of 826 for 2028 and 851 for 2029. This structured approach aims to prioritize sustainable growth while managing the impacts of rapid development in Carson City.
The GMC’s recommendation is built upon the city’s historical context of growth management. This program originated in the 1970s as a response to state-imposed moratoriums linked to water capacity shortages. Notably, the first half of 2025 saw a surge in permit activity. A total of 365 residential building permits were issued, surpassing the entire issuance from the previous year, where only 271 permits were granted despite over 700 available allocations.
Several key residential projects are actively under construction in Carson City. These include:
Additionally, the commercial landscape is also on the rise. Recent developments include a new Bank of America, a Sprouts store, a Centro Market, and a Home2 Suites hotel. Construction is ongoing at the Carson City Airport, and three motels have been successfully converted into apartments in the last two years.
As of July 1, 2024, Carson City’s population stands at approximately 60,266. Projections suggest that the city will only experience a modest growth of less than 1% by 2029. At the GMC meeting, it was proposed that permit allocations should be calculated based on a population buildout estimate rather than relying solely on current figures. This points to a thoughtful consideration of long-term growth strategies.
In other matters addressed by the Board of Supervisors, Diana Maisondieu-LaForge was appointed to the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority. The board also authorized $110,000 for the 2026 Audit Work Program and discussed zoning changes for 18.5 acres to allow for 384 multifamily apartments. There were varied perspectives among supervisors regarding this zoning proposal.
A new ordinance was passed to delegate the authority for street vendor approvals to the Community Development director. Furthermore, $20,000 was set aside for art and culture projects, contrasting with the Cultural Commission’s recommendation for enhanced funding to individual applicants.
Amid these developments, new city manager Glen Martel has alerted the community about a recent scam targeting permit applicants in the Community Development Department. The city’s ongoing management of its growth and resources reflects an aim for sustainable and responsible development as Carson City continues to evolve.
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