Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Fallon, Nevada

Fallon requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: It is unlawful to construct or commence construction of any building or structure without first applying for and receiving a permit from the city engineer (City Code § 17.08.010); Application made on forms furnished by the city clerk/Building Department, accompanied by a detailed written statement or plans (City Code §§ 17.08.020, 17.08.030); Two (2) sets of plans required, including one (1) wet-stamped set; minimum plan sheet size 11" x 17", maximum 24" x 36" (City of Fallon Permit Application form); Plans must show compliance with the 2024 IRC/IBC and 2024 IECC as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (12-2-2025), and with the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments snow-load table (IBC Table 1608.2.1, City of Fallon and Lyon County entry); Each residence/business building must connect properly to the city's water, sewer, and lighting systems; each residence or apartment must have a toilet; minimum floor space of 500 sq ft (habitable structures generally), 800 sq ft for a single-family residence (exclusive of garage/storage), per City Code § 17.08.040; Site plan must show zoning, setbacks (front/side/side/rear), and FEMA flood zone status per the City of Fallon Permit Application form; R-1 zoning dimensional standards apply: front yard ≥20 ft, rear yard ≥20 ft, side yards ≥5 ft (one side ≥10 ft absent rear alley access); minimum lot size varies by R-1 sub-district (5,000-10,000 sq ft); All work must be performed per the filed plans and not below the minimum requirements of the adopted building code (City Code § 17.08.050); A new permit is required before altering or changing approved plans (City Code § 17.08.060); Applicants for new-home building permits must pay a park-fund fee established by the city council, in addition to other permit fees (City Code § 17.08.080). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) at (775) 423-9862 / (775) 423-5107 before starting work.

In Fallon, the published Building Permit Fee is: Not published — set by City Council resolution rather than fixed in the Code of Ordinances; no valuation-based fee table was found on the City of Fallon website, in the Municode-hosted Code of Ordinances, or in reviewed City Council agenda packets. Additional published fees: Park Fund Fee (new homes) — Not published — amount set by city council resolution; charged in addition to the building permit fee on all new-home permits (site-built, annexed, or moved into the city); fee for multi-family buildings based on number of dwelling units. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Fallon does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) at (775) 423-9862 / (775) 423-5107 for current turnaround.

You'll need: City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application; Detailed Statement or Construction Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fallon requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Building Department Inspections. Schedule each through City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) ((775) 423-9862 / (775) 423-5107).

Apply through City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) at 55 West Williams Avenue, Fallon, Nevada 89406. Phone: (775) 423-9862 / (775) 423-5107, email: buildingpermits@fallonnevada.gov. Office hours: City Building Department, 55 W. Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406 (fax (775) 423-8874). The Building Department is organizationally part of the City's Engineering and Public Works Department, which is responsible for 'Airport Oversight, Building Inspections, Building Permit Issuance.' Applications may be submitted in person, or (for roofing/siding-type minor work per the permit form) scanned and emailed to the office; the City Engineer reviews and issues construction permits per City Code Chapter 17.08.. Official information: https://www.fallonnevada.gov/business/business-licenses-building-permits/.

The City of Fallon has adopted the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 IEBC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IMC, 2024 ISPSC, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 IECC, the 2023 National Electrical Code, and the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments, per City Code § 17.04.020 (Ordinance No. 788, adopted December 2, 2025).

If your property is within Fallon city limits, the City of Fallon Building Department (55 W. Williams Avenue, (775) 423-5107) issues the permit and performs inspections — not Churchill County. Churchill County's Building Department (270 S. Maine Street, Suite A) has a separate, distinct jurisdiction covering only unincorporated areas of the county.