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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 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

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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 21, 2020).

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. Building Official (Fire Chief) inspections contact: Jeff Knudtson, 935 Wendover Boulevard (Fire Station), (775) 664-2274. 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). 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.. Local amendments apply — see the West Wendover overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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.

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