Plumbing Permit in Carson City, Nevada
Required for plumbing installations, repairs, and modifications in Carson City, including water heater replacements, fixture additions, and sewer/water line work. Governed by the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by the 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments. Water heater changeouts, sewer line replacements, water line replacements, and whole-house re-pipe are available as Express Permits.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- Installation, modification, or repair of any part of the plumbing system
- Water heater replacement or installation
- New fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs)
- Sewer or water service line replacement
- Whole-house re-pipe
- For projects served by City water and sewer: completed Water/Sewer Connection Application must accompany the permit application
Required documents
- Req
Building Permit Application
Carson City Building Division application; available at carsoncity.gov/building or through the online portal
- Opt
Water/Sewer Connection Application
Required for all new or modified connections to Carson City water and sewer utilities; available at carsoncity.gov/building residential submittals page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Varies — valuation-based (1.5% of value, $65 min) | Carson City does not publish a separate flat plumbing permit fee. Plumbing work is fee-assessed under the single Building Division Permit Fee Schedule: 1.5% of total project value (residential; 1% non-residential) per CCMC 15.05.020 Section 109, $65.00 minimum. Water Heater Change Out, Sewer Line Replacement, Water Line Replacement, and Whole House Re-Pipe are offered as Express Permits for faster processing, priced by the same valuation mechanism (no separate flat rate). |
| Engineering Utility Connection Fee (separate, where City water/sewer is connected) | $95.00 + $25.00 each | Per the Carson City Engineering Division Fee Schedule (eff. 01/01/2008) — applies to new or replaced service-line connections to City water/sewer, separate from the building permit fee. Water Service Lines: $95.00 + $25.00 each; Sewer Laterals: $95.00 + $25.00 each. Pipeline/trenching (water, sewer, storm) $120.00 + $0.10/l.f. over 1,000 ft. |
| Reinspection Fee | $65.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour) | — |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Carson City building department
Inspection process
- 1
Underground / Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed or concrete poured — verify slope, materials, and pressure test
- 2
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Tips
- Water Heater Change Out, Sewer Line Replacement, Water Line Replacement, and Whole House Re-Pipe are all available as Express Permits — use the Express Permits portal for faster processing.
- For projects served by City water and sewer, the Water/Sewer Connection Application is required at time of permit submittal.
- Carson City uses the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
Frequently asked questions
- Does a water heater replacement require a permit in Carson City?
- Yes. Carson City requires a plumbing permit for water heater replacements. You can use the Express Permits portal at energovweb.carsoncity.gov for a Water Heater Change Out permit. Contact the Building Division at (775) 887-2310 for current express permit fees.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Carson City Building Division — Community and Economic Development — official building department
- Plan Submittal Information | Carson City Building Division
- Carson City Permit Fee Schedule (single Building Division fee schedule; no separate flat plumbing fee)
- Carson City Engineering Division Fee Schedule (water/sewer service-line connection fees)
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Carson City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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