Restoring Property Rights for Pahrump's Utility-Challenged Landowners
Thousands of legally platted residential lots remain undevelopable because required utility infrastructure was never completed. We are working with county leaders to find practical solutions. Pahrump's Utility-Challenged VR-zoned property owners are working with local leaders and industry experts to develop practical solutions that restore reasonable use, protect property rights, and improve long-term property values.
Welcome to Our Site
This website serves as a central hub for Pahrump Vacant Land Owners wanting to use their own land in Pahrump, Nevada.
You'll find detailed information on zoning, and utility infrastructure issues affecting our community, practical resources for navigating these challenges, potential solutions including advocacy, and ways to get involved for change.
Whether you're seeking to understand the problem, explore permitted uses, or willing to join our efforts for change, we want to provide information to help owners be able to restore, protect and use your property rights for land you deserve to enjoy.
The Current VR Zoning is the Barrier blocking owners from using their own land for which they pay property taxes.
Many property owners in Pahrump, Nevada, have faced significant hurdles due to the strict VR zoning laws that require connections to city utilities that are unavailable in the area where their land is located. This has left countless parcels of land undeveloped and unusable for residential purposes.
One by one, these owners are told they cannot build on their own land, which is why we formed a group of these Pahrump Vacant Land Owners to stand up for their property rights "together".
As a group we are dedicated to raising awareness, exploring solutions, and advocating for changes that allow property owners to fully utilize their land and re-establish value to it.
The Rules & Regulations for VR -
VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Village Residential (VR) zoning requirements on lots from 8,000 square feet to 1/2 acre where owners have been locked out of using their land, since water & sewer do not exist.
Click on the following for Information on the VR County Code requirements
📎 Official Code PDF VR‑8 Zoning §17.04.250
📎 Official Code PDF VR‑10 Zoning §17.04.245
📎 Official Code PDF VR‑20 Zoning §17.04.240
📌 Utility & Service Requirements
All VR zones are within public service areas, meaning:
· Public water & sewer are required (septic is permissable on 1/3 acre lots only if a water line is connected to the lot)
· Electricity via Valley Electric Association
· Road Drainage, and Utility easements/engineering must meet County standards.