House Sitting Jobs in Reno

Get paid to house sit in Reno

$35 to $75 per night for house sitting in Reno. Stay in the owner's home, care for their pets overnight, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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Start house sittingUp to 90% kept. $20,000 vet protection.
$35 to $75
per night house sitting in Reno
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$20,000
vet protection on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Reno

Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off baking pavement, and shift to midday outings during winter cold snaps.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel-heavy stretches, with dog walking steady year-round for desk-bound professionals.

Know your Reno routes

Most bookings cluster Midtown to South Reno. Owners look for sitters who know the local parks, leash rules, and the breeds they keep, from Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd.

Keep up to 90%

You set your own rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.

Rates in Reno

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Reno. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $75 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $34 per visit

Dog walking

$16 to $32 per walk

Where demand is strongest

Reno areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Reno come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Old Southwest, Downtown Reno, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Nevada does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. A City of Reno business license is the standard requirement for operating, and there is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once beyond standard leash rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Reno

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protected on every booking

$20,000 in vet protection comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Reno

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Reno.

How much do house sitters earn per night in Reno?

House sitting on Petme in Reno runs $35 to $75 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.

What does house sitting involve?

You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.

How is house sitting different from boarding in Reno?

With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.

Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Reno?

Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.

What protection comes with house sitting bookings?

Every confirmed Petme booking, including house sitting, includes $20,000 in vet protection for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.

Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Reno

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Start earning in Reno

Set your own rate. $20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.