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Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit in West Wendover, Nevada

Required 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 2026-08-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Completed Building Permit Application (2026 update), drawing sets (or manufacturer brochures/purchase documents for prefabricated sheds/kits), and a plot plan showing setback compliance; the 2026 application specifies one (1) set of plans for one- and two-family additions/remodels (carports, porches, sheds), prepared by a Nevada Licensed Contractor, Nevada Licensed Architect, or the property/home owner Contractor
  • 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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Building Official Inspection(s)

    The Building Official or designated representative inspects all work prior to concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Verifies completed work against approved plans

See the full West Wendover inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Shed structures within side/rear setbacks, 200 sq ft or less, are often built under the separate 'Provisional Building Permit' process rather than a standard remodel/addition permit — check with Community Development which process applies to your project.
  • No fee schedule specific to additions/remodels/accessory structures is published online; confirm cost with Community Development before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, home remodels, additions, and additional structures (carports, porches, sheds, etc.) require a Building Permit Application, drawings, and a plot plan. Small sheds within side/rear setbacks (200 sq ft or less, up to 12 ft tall) may instead qualify for the Provisional Building Permit process. Source: City of West Wendover SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (January 2016) and Provisional Building Permit Application (July 2026 edition).

West Wendover does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of West Wendover Community Development Department at (775) 664-3081 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Plot Plan. Depending on your project, West Wendover may also ask for: Manufacturer Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Wendover requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / accessory structure permit, in order: Building Official Inspection(s), Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of West Wendover Community Development Department ((775) 664-3081).

Apply through City of West Wendover Community Development Department at 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, NV 89883. Phone: (775) 664-3081. Office hours: West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883. Building permit applications are submitted in person to the Community Development (Planning Desk) at City Hall; completed documentation must be provided in person with original signatures prior to or at the time of payment. Main Community Development phone: (775) 664-3081; Fax: (775) 664-3720. Community Development staff listed on the department page as of 2026-08-16: Cutter Love, Deputy Community Development Director, and Yesenia Pacheco, Administrative Assistant. Inspections are performed by the Building Official (the City Fire Chief) or a designated representative; the City's January 2016 permit guides name Jeff Knudtson, Fire Chief/Building Official, at 935 Wendover Boulevard (Fire Station), (775) 664-2274, but the Fire Department page as of 2026-08-16 lists R. Gary Corona as Fire Chief at 1113 N. Gene L. Jones Way, (775) 664-2274, fax (775) 664-3599 — confirm the current Building Official with the department. No public email address for the Community Development Department is published on the department page (contact links route through a webform); confirm current staff email directly with the department.. Official information: https://www.westwendovercity.com/government/city-departments/community-development.

West Wendover, Nevada has 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). The currently governing instrument is City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, passed and adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2026 and effective as of the date of the Resolution, which expressly rescinds former Resolution No. 2020-17 (the instrument this record previously cited). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14 and Exhibit 1 thereto, read from page renders on 2026-08-16.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), together with Appendix Chapters C, E, I, and J. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1 (adopted July 21, 2026). Supersedes the 2018 edition adopted under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17; the appendix list is unchanged.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), together with Appendix Chapters BD, BF, BG, BO, CA, CB, and CD. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (Under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17 this was the 2018 IRC with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, G, H, J, K and M; the appendix designations changed with the 2024 IRC re-lettering.); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), together with all appendices. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Commercial and Residential Provisions chapters 1 through 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 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. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 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. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), together with Appendix Chapters A and B. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B and C. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (The rescinded Resolution 2020-17 listed the 2018 IFGC with Appendix Chapters A, B, C and D; Appendix D is no longer listed.); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), chapters 2 through 11. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, chapter 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council, together with the Appendix (copies available at www.nnicc.org). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (Was the 2017 NEC under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17.); National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, editions as adopted by the State of Nevada. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1 (wording unchanged from the rescinded Resolution 2020-17).. Local amendments apply — see the West Wendover overview page for the full list.

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