Carson City Health and Human Services oversees and regulates the opening, closing, change of ownership, new construction and remodels of the following entities: restaurants, bars, mobile food units, grocery/market, processing facilities, pools/spas, child care facilities, hotels/motels or mobile homes/RV Parks. 

There are several procedures and several City of Carson City officials involved with any of these actions.

Please see below for what category your business fits in

What is the step by step process for starting a new business?

What if the location of my business is in an existing building or the type of business did not change?

Due to the potential unknown status of the existing facility and constant updates to applicable regulations, a business plan and site walk-through with Carson City Health and Human Services should be reviewed and planned for at least a month prior to opening.

All requirements for each type of business are still expected regardless of the buildings previous uses. For specific requirements for your type of business see links below.