Nevada § 361.087 - Exemption of residential improvements made to remove barriers to persons with disabilities
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.087 — Exemption of residential improvements made to remove barriers to persons with disabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 361.087. Exemption of residential improvements made to remove barriers to persons with disabilities
1. An increase must not be made to the assessed valuation of a residence occupied
by a person with a disability for improvements made to an existing building for the
purpose of removing barriers to the movement, safety and comfort of a person with
a disability. A person who claims the benefit of this section shall file with the county assessor
an affidavit setting forth the nature of the improvement and the date or dates of
making it. 2. For the purposes of this section, improvements for the removal of barriers include,
but are not limited to: (a) Permanent ramps leading to entrances to the premises and between levels of the
residence. (b) Elevators installed in stairwells for the use of a person with a disability. (c) Handrails installed in and about the residence, indoors and outdoors. (d) Enlarged bathrooms and kitchens, and any special equipment installed in them for
the benefit of a person with a disability. (e) Other reasonable accommodations made for the comfort, convenience and safety of
a person with a disability.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 361.087
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.087 cover?
Section 361.087 ("Exemption of residential improvements made to remove barriers to persons with disabilities") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 361.087?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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