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West Wendover building permits
VerifiedWest Wendover, Nevada — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
West Wendover is its own city building-code authority (not governed by Elko County) under West Wendover City Code Title 7, Chapter 1, which provides that building codes are updated/amended from time to time and each amendment must be formally approved by City Council resolution per Section 7-1-2(A). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17 (adopting Exhibit 1 building codes) and Building Permit Application (July 2020).2018 International Building Code (IBC), together with Appendix Chapters C, E, I, and J. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1 (adopted September 1, 2020).2018 International Residential Code (IRC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, G, H, J, K, and M. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Fire Code (IFC), together with all appendices. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Commercial and Residential Provisions chapters 1 through 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, I, J, K and L. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B and C, applicable only when the International Mechanical Code (IMC) is silent. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), together with Appendix Chapters A and B. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C and D. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), chapters 2 through 11. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, chapter 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2018 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council, together with Appendix A (copies available at www.nnicc.org). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, editions as adopted by the State of Nevada. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (Single-Family, Two-Family, Manufactured Home — New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family, two-family, and manufactured/mobile homes within West Wendover city limits, submitted to and reviewed in-house by the Community Development Department (Planning Desk) against the 2018 IRC/IBC as adopted by Resolution 2020-17.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family, two-family, or manufactured home construction within city limits, submitted to Community Development (Planning Desk) at West Wendover City Hall
- All permits must be obtained by a Nevada Licensed Contractor, except One or Two Family Dwellings, which may be obtained by the owner-occupant building for personal use (not for lease or resale)
- For new home construction, plans must be stamped and signed by a Nevada Licensed Architect (owner-builder) or by a Nevada Licensed Architect/Contractor (contractor-built)
- Completed Building Permit Application (both pages), drawing sets, and a plot plan showing setback compliance must be submitted
- Verification of property ownership required — the permit applicant must match the property owner of record with the Elko County Assessor/Recorder, or provide written owner authorization if a contractor is pulling the permit
- New residential construction must meet the landscaping requirements of Resolution 2004-18 as a condition of Certificate of Occupancy
- Applicants should check FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov/portal) for a FIRMette of the project area; some areas of the city (Sections 7, 8, 17 and 18 of Township 33N, Range 70E) are unmapped and treated as Zone D
- All contractors/sub-contractors must hold a Nevada Contractors Board license for their trade plus a City of West Wendover Business License
- Inspections require 24-hour advance notice to the Building Official or designee; work concealed prior to inspection may need to be re-opened
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application (July 2020 version), both pages required, submitted in person to Community Development
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing setback compliance, submitted with the Building Permit Application
- RequiredConstruction Drawing SetsStamped/signed drawing sets per the Building Permit Application requirements (Nevada Licensed Architect for new home construction)
- OptionalFEMA FIRMetteFlood Insurance Rate Map excerpt for the project address, generated via the FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee, Plan Check Fee, Water Impact Fee, Sewer Impact Fee (illustrative example only) | Example for a $200,000 valuation new single-family home: Building Permit Fee $1,553.75; Plan Check Fee $1,009.94; Water Impact Fee $3,715.58; Sewer Impact Fee $2,972.46; Total $9,251.73 | City of West Wendover SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (January 2016) — explicitly stated as an illustrative example only ('no representation/guarantee made as fees are based on specific projects'); Show full citationHideCity of West Wendover SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (January 2016) — explicitly stated as an illustrative example only ('no representation/guarantee made as fees are based on specific projects'); fees are calculated per-project using a Uniform Building Code valuation formula referencing the ICC Building Valuation Data table, not a fixed published fee schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for home remodels, additions, and additional structures (carports, porches, sheds, etc.) on single-family, two-family, and manufactured home properties in West Wendover. Structures 200 sq ft or less within side/rear setbacks may qualify for the Provisional Building Permit process instead of a standard permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Completed Building Permit Application, drawing sets (or manufacturer brochures/purchase documents for prefabricated sheds/kits), and a plot plan showing setback compliance
- Verification of property ownership matching the Elko County Assessor/Recorder record, or written owner authorization if a contractor is pulling the permit
- Shed/accessory structures within side and rear yard setbacks, 200 sq ft or less, may instead use the Provisional Building Permit process (see separate permit type) — but standard permits remain required for additions/remodels affecting the primary structure
- All contractors/sub-contractors must hold a Nevada Contractors Board license for their trade plus a City of West Wendover Business License
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application (July 2020 version)
- RequiredPlot PlanSite/plot plan showing setback compliance for the addition/remodel/accessory structure
- OptionalManufacturer DocumentationBrochures or purchase documents for prebuilt/kit-form sheds or accessory structures, where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Provisional Building Permit (Temporary/Accessory Structures)
VerifiedCovers temporary accessory structures (e.g., sheds) up to 200 sq ft and 12 feet in height, placed within side and rear yard setbacks, potentially over public utility easements. Governed by West Wendover City Code 8-5A-6(C). Not available for front or exterior side yard setbacks; structures must not include permanent surface treatments.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Structure limited to R-3 occupancy only, maximum 12 feet height, maximum 200 square feet, single story
- Not permitted within front or exterior side yard setbacks
- No permanent surface treatments (concrete pads, asphalt paving, affixed decking) allowed under this permit
- May require review of current or future use of public utility/access easements associated with the property; the City may or may not allow placement over an active/inactive easement
- Site plan (scale no less than 1/8" = 1'), structure design/specifications (installation/erection instructions or cut sheets for prefabricated structures, or detailed construction drawings if built on-site), and engineered drawings/calculations for anchoring or spot footings (stamped by a Nevada licensed Structural Engineer) required
- Permit may be revoked at any time by the City for non-compliance or to protect public utility access/operation
- All permit fees due and payable at time of Provisional Building Permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredProvisional Building Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover Provisional Building Permit Application (July 21, 2020), 3 pages, includes legal responsibility/indemnification clauses for placement over utility easements
- RequiredSite Plan DrawingScale no less than 1/8" = 1', showing lot lines, setbacks, existing structures, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, fences, utilities, and proposed structure size/location
- RequiredStructure Design and SpecificationsInstallation/erection instructions and cut sheets (prefabricated) or detailed construction drawings (site-built)
- OptionalEngineered Anchoring/Footing CalculationsStamped and signed by a Nevada licensed Structural Engineer or as otherwise required by Community Development
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Structure size 100 sq ft or less | $160.46 | City of West Wendover Provisional Building Permit Application, July 21, 2020 |
| Structure size 101 to 150 sq ft | $206.66 | City of West Wendover Provisional Building Permit Application, July 21, 2020 |
| Structure size 151 to 200 sq ft | $252.06 | City of West Wendover Provisional Building Permit Application, July 21, 2020 |
Commercial / Multi-Family Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial and multi-family development projects in West Wendover. Follows a multi-stage process: conceptual approval, preliminary site plan approval, final site plan approval, and building construction plan review — the latter conducted by West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), the City's third-party plan reviewer, in parallel with site plan approval.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Conceptual plan submittal for City Staff/Engineering review and City Council approval — plans prepared by licensed architects/engineers
- Preliminary Site Plan submittal (site layout, landscaping, drainage/grading calculations, utilities, parking/signage, lighting, street access, building elevations, fire hydrant locations, FEMA flood zone determination) for City Staff/Engineering review and City Council approval
- Conditional Use Permit and/or Variance submittals if required by the project
- Final Site Plan approval by Staff/Engineering and City Council
- Building Construction Plans submitted to WC3 (third-party plan reviewer) for code-compliance review; can run in parallel with Site Plan review
- State Fire Marshal review of Fire Protection System Plans, also conducted by WC3 (fees paid directly to WC3 by the developer)
- State of Nevada Public Health Engineering review required if water/sewer service requirements apply
- Execution of bonding/service extension agreements as applicable, then issuance of Building Permit
- Large valuation projects (above $2 million) may require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the Plan Check Fee before plan review begins
- Project valuation should not be less than the ICC's current Building Valuation Data (BVD) tabulated value
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Application (WC3)West Coast Code Consultants commercial building application, submitted alongside PDF plan sets via email or FTP/DropBox to WC3
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of West Wendover universal Building Permit Application
- RequiredSite Plan and Construction DrawingsBuilding code analysis, site plan, floor/roof plans, exterior elevations, fire-rated construction details, mechanical/electrical drawings, specifications, structural calculations, geotechnical report(s), energy compliance report(s), HVAC load calculations
- OptionalFEMA FIRMetteFlood Insurance Rate Map excerpt for the project area
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee, Plan Check Fee, Water/Sewer Connection and other project-specific fees | Project-specific, based on valuation compared against ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD); no flat published fee schedule found | City of West Wendover Commercial Project Development Guide, September 2020 |
| Large-valuation plan check deposit (projects over $2,000,000 valuation) | Non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of the Plan Check Fee, due at permit application submittal before plan review commences | City of West Wendover Commercial Building Plan Review handout (WC3) and Commercial Project Development Guide, September 2020 |
Mobile Home Park Residence Permit
VerifiedRequired for moving (installation/removal) mobile/manufactured homes into or out of a Residential Mobile Home Park within West Wendover city limits, governed by West Wendover City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Section (B) (RMH 1, 2, or 3 zoning) and the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Mobile Home Moving (Installation, Removal) Application required for units located into a Residential Mobile Home Park within city limits
- Unit type, age, and configuration requirements vary by specific mobile home park — confirm with Community Development and the relevant park
- Any additions/alterations to a mobile home's structure (e.g., adding a carport) require a standard Residential Building Permit Application instead
- Mobile homes/manufactured homes and the parks themselves are governed by the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing (mhd.nv.gov)
- Inspections for electrical grounding, utility connections, home electrical, and tie-downs are conducted by the City Building Official together with the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing
Required documents
- RequiredMobile Home Moving (Installation, Removal) ApplicationCity of West Wendover application for locating a mobile/manufactured home into a Residential Mobile Home Park
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Application Fee (flat fee) | $100.00 | City of West Wendover Residential Mobile Home (Mobile Home Park Residence) Permit Submittal Guide, January 2016 — due and payable at time of permit issuance |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 West Wendover building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.