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Nevada building permits
Adopted codes, fees, and permit requirements for every covered Nevada city — browse by county, sourced from official records.
CountyCities
- Clark County6 cities covered
- Washoe County3 cities covered
- Carson City1 city covered
- Douglas County1 city covered
- Elko County5 cities covered
- Humboldt County2 cities covered
- White Pine County2 cities covered
- Churchill County2 cities covered
- Lyon County3 cities covered
- Nye County1 city covered
- Lincoln County1 city covered
- Pershing County1 city covered
- Lander County1 city covered
- Mineral County1 city covered
- Storey County1 city covered
Do I need a permit? — Nevada guides
- Window ReplacementUsually no — but yes if you change the size of the opening.
- FenceSometimes — many fences need only zoning/setback approval; a building permit kicks in mainly for fences over 7 feet or with structural elements.
- DeckYes — unless it's a small ground-level platform under 200 sq ft.
- Water HeaterYes — even for a like-for-like replacement.
- Basement FinishYes — any framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires a permit.
- Solar PanelsYes — both a building and electrical permit are required.
- Roof ReplacementYes — all roof replacements and re-roofing projects require a permit.
- Hot TubYes — at minimum an electrical permit for the 240V circuit.
- ShedUnder 200 sq ft and under 10 feet tall? Usually no. Bigger? Yes.
- Furnace ReplacementYes — even a like-for-like furnace swap requires a mechanical permit.
- EV ChargerLevel 2 (240V) chargers yes. Level 1 (120V plug-in) no.
- Patio Cover / PergolaSolid roof covers yes. Open-lattice pergolas may be exempt.
- Home BusinessYes — most cities require a home occupation permit.
- ADU / In-Law SuiteOften yes — many states now require cities to allow at least internal ADUs.
- Concrete / DrivewayOnly if it connects to the street, modifies drainage, or is a structural element.
Permit types across Nevada
View all →Compare a permit type’s fees across every Nevada city we cover.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)Building Permit (Residential & Commercial Construction, Additions, Alterations)Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical PermitCertificate of Business Occupancy (Change of Use / Business License)Certificate of Occupancy / Change of OccupancyCertificate of Occupancy / Change of UseChange of Occupancy PermitCombined Trade Permit (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)Commercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitDemolition PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE Installation PermitFence / Retaining Wall PermitFire Alarm System PermitFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Installation PermitFire Sprinkler System PermitFoundation Only PermitGrading / Excavation PermitManufactured / Mobile Home PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitOccupancy Permit / Change Of Use (Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit)Plumbing PermitProvisional Building Permit (Temporary/Accessory Structures)Residential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Roofing Permit (Reroof)Septic / Small Wastewater System PermitSign PermitSolar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitSwimming Pool / Spa Permit