This is PermitBase’s published record for Yerington as of 2026-08-01. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Yerington building permits
VerifiedYerington, Nevada — as published 2026-08-01.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new single-family dwelling within Yerington city limits, reviewed against the 2018 IRC and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments as adopted by the City of Yerington. All work must be completed by a contractor holding both a Nevada State Contractors Board license and a City of Yerington business license, unless the owner completes the project themselves under the Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- All work must be completed by a licensed contractor holding a valid City of Yerington business license, unless the owner is performing the work themselves (requires the Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption)
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments as adopted by the City of Yerington (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9)
- Two sets of identical plans on 11x17-inch (tabloid) paper are required; homeowners performing their own work must draw and submit their own plans; the City cannot accept plans stamped only by an out-of-state licensed professional
- A plot plan showing lot lines, existing structures, and project features is required for zoning and setback review
- Tax Verification form must be signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office (27 South Main Street) confirming property taxes are current before a permit can be issued
- Applicant must acknowledge compliance with Yerington City Code Title 12 (flood zones) on the permit application
- Fees are calculated from total project valuation (materials, labor, engineering, and other services, or the contractor's bid amount) using the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets; all fees must be paid before permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025)City of Yerington universal Commercial (IBC 2018) / Residential (IRC 2018) building permit application, covering contractor information, project valuation, and the 'For Office Use' fee/category checklist
- RequiredTax Verification FormProperty tax statement signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office certifying taxes are current on the subject APN; required before any permit is issued
- OptionalOwner Builder Affidavit of ExemptionNevada State Contractors Board form required only if the property owner is self-performing work under the NRS 624.031(4) owner-builder exemption
- RequiredConstruction Plans (2 sets, 11x17 tabloid)Site plan, foundation, framing, floor plan, and elevations consistent with the adopted 2018 IRC/IBC and Northern Nevada Amendments; must bear a Nevada-licensed design professional's stamp where required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based; determined from the City of Yerington Building Valuation Data Sheets (most recent revision, maintained at the Building and Planning Department) using the 1997 Uniform Building Code Section 223 definition of 'Valuation' | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section — no flat published table; a specific dollar amount cannot be verified without the underlying Valuation Data Sheets, which are not posted online |
| Plan Check Fee | Valuation-based; see Building Permit Fee | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, decks, and fences within Yerington city limits, using the same universal Building Permit Application as new construction. The application form includes dedicated checkbox categories for Addition, Deck, Fence, TI (Tenant Improvement), and Repair.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- The universal Building Permit Application (PW106) is used, checking 'Addition,' 'Deck,' 'Fence,' 'TI,' or 'Repair' as applicable under the 'For Office Use' category block
- Tax Verification form (Lyon County Clerk signature) is required before permit issuance, same as new construction
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC/IEBC and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments as adopted by the City of Yerington
- Owner-Builder Affidavit of Exemption may be used if the owner is self-performing the work on their own residence
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025)Check 'Addition,' 'Deck,' 'Fence,' 'Repair,' or 'TI' under the For Office Use category block
- RequiredTax Verification FormSigned by the Lyon County Clerk's Office confirming taxes are current
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based; determined from the City of Yerington Building Valuation Data Sheets | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — no separate flat fee is published for additions/remodels/decks/fences; all are priced from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee as new construction |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Yerington, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the City. Standalone electrical upgrades carry a dedicated inspection fee separate from the valuation-based building permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of wiring and electrical equipment, governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Yerington
- Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking the 'Electric' box under the For Office Use category block
- Electrical Contractor section of the application (name, address, phone, NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number) must be completed; missing information will delay permit issuance
- An Electrical Upgrade inspection carries its own dedicated $85.00 inspection fee, separate from the building permit/plan check fee
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electric)Universal City of Yerington permit application; check 'Electric' under the For Office Use category block and complete the Electrical Contractor section
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Fee: Electrical Upgrade (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Re-inspection Fee (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Building Permit Fee (electrical work bundled into new construction/addition) | Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — no separate stand-alone per-fixture/per-unit electrical fee table is published; Show full citationHideCity of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — no separate stand-alone per-fixture/per-unit electrical fee table is published; electrical work performed as part of new construction or an addition is priced through the single valuation-based Building Permit Fee |
Plumbing Permit (Water Lateral / Sewer Lateral / Septic)
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, water/sewer lateral connections, and septic systems in Yerington, governed by the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as adopted by the City. Standalone site-utility plumbing work (water lateral, sewer lateral, septic) has dedicated flat inspection fees.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing fixtures, water heaters, gas piping, or sewer/water service lines, governed by the 2018 UPC as adopted by the City of Yerington
- Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking 'Sewer,' 'Water,' 'Septic,' or 'Well' under the For Office Use category block as applicable
- Plumbing Contractor section of the application (name, address, phone, NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number) must be completed
- Sewer Lateral Service Permit and Water Lateral Service Permit are each their own dedicated $100.00 inspection fee; Septic Permit (new and replacement) is a dedicated $160.00 inspection fee
- Commercial/industrial sewer fees and connection fees are determined using the Council-approved Uniform Plumbing Code Table 7.3 to calculate Sewer Fixture Units (SFU)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Sewer/Water/Septic/Well)Universal City of Yerington permit application; check the applicable utility box(es) under the For Office Use category block
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer Lateral Service Permit | $100.00 per inspection | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Water Lateral Service Permit | $100.00 per inspection | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Septic Permit (New and Replacement) | $160.00 per inspection | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Inspection Fee: Gas Pressure (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Commercial/Industrial Non-Metered Sewer, first 25 Sewer Fixture Units (SFU) | $61.70 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Sewer section; each additional SFU is $2.10; SFU determined via Council-approved Uniform Plumbing Code Table 7.3 |
| Commercial/Industrial Sewer Connection Fee, first 25 SFU | $3,800.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Sewer section; each additional SFU is $195.00 |
| 4-inch or 6-inch Sewer Service Connection Fee (City Code 8-5-1 C) | $3,800.00 each | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Sewer section |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Including Wood Stoves)
VerifiedRequired for furnace, HVAC, wood-stove, and pellet-stove installations in Yerington, governed by the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as adopted by the City. Residential HVAC and wood-stove installations carry a dedicated flat inspection fee.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical/HVAC permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, air handlers, ventilation systems, and wood/pellet stoves, governed by the 2018 UMC as adopted by the City of Yerington
- Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking 'Gas' or 'Propane' under the For Office Use category block as applicable for fuel-fired equipment
- HVAC Contractor section of the application (name, address, phone, NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number) must be completed
- Residential HVAC Permit (including wood stoves) carries a dedicated flat $80.00 inspection fee
- Changing from one fuel source to another requires a dedicated $85.00 inspection fee (City Code 9-1-1-C2)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Gas/Propane/HVAC)Universal City of Yerington permit application; check 'Gas' or 'Propane' under the For Office Use category block and complete the HVAC Contractor section
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential HVAC Permit (Inc. Wood Stoves) | $80.00 per inspection | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Inspection Fee: Changing from One Fuel Source to Another (City Code 9-1-1-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Inspection Fee: Gas Pressure (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
| Re-inspection Fee (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof-covering replacement in Yerington, using the universal Building Permit Application's dedicated 'Re-Roof' checkbox category. Priced from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee as other building work.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required for roof-covering replacement, using the 'Re-Roof' category on the universal Building Permit Application (PW106)
- Roofing materials and assemblies must comply with the adopted 2018 IRC/IBC and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments
- Fees are calculated from project valuation (materials, labor, and other services or the contractor's bid amount) using the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Re-Roof)Universal City of Yerington permit application; check 'Re-Roof' under the For Office Use category block
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based; determined from the City of Yerington Building Valuation Data Sheets | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — no separate flat re-roof fee is published; re-roofing is priced through the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee as new construction |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Yerington. The City's own universal Building Permit Application (PW106) includes a dedicated 'SOLAR' checkbox as its own recognized project category (alongside New, Addition, Re-Roof, Electric, etc.), confirming the City treats solar as a distinct permit type. However, solar is billed through the same general ledger account (01-13-00-3117, 'Building Permit Fee') and the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee used for other construction — the City's Fee Schedule contains no separate dollar-figure line item specific to solar.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for the structural/racking portion, applied for via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106) by checking the 'SOLAR' box under the For Office Use category block
- Governed by the 2018 IBC (commercial) / 2018 IRC (residential) as adopted by the City, per the application's own code-edition header
- Electrical work (wiring/interconnection) governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City — apply via the same universal application, additionally checking 'ELECTRIC' if not already covered by the SOLAR category, and completing the Electrical Contractor section (NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number)
- A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule inspections, per the Building Department's general inspection policy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106) — SOLAR categoryUniversal City of Yerington permit application; check 'SOLAR' under the For Office Use category block
- RequiredConstruction/Electrical PlansSite plan, roof/racking plan, and electrical one-line diagram, per the application's general submittal expectations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (SOLAR category, GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online — located at the Building and Planning Department) | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) directs Building Permit and Plan Check fees to the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets; Show full citationHideCity of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) directs Building Permit and Plan Check fees to the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets; no dedicated dollar-figure solar line item exists separate from this general valuation table, though SOLAR is its own checkbox category on the Building Permit Application (PW106) and is billed under the same GL code as the general Building Permit Fee |
| Plan Check Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based, same account code as the Building Permit Fee | City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 6, 03/2021), For Office Use block |
| Inspection Fee: Electrical Upgrade (if applicable) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33), Building Department section — same fee documented in this file's electrical-permit entry |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedYerington has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit category or fee line. Unlike solar, which the City's universal Building Permit Application (PW106) tracks as its own checkbox category ('SOLAR'), the application's category block has no separate 'EV' or 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE' checkbox — an EV charger installation is captured under the existing 'ELECTRIC' category, the same category used for any electrical work, and billed under the same GL 01-13-00-3117 valuation-based Building Permit/Plan Check fee mechanism (or the flat $85.00 Electrical Upgrade Inspection Fee under City Code 9-1-2-C2) documented in the electrical-permit entry. The City's Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) contains no line item for 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'EVSE,' or 'charging station.' That schedule lists 'Inspection Fee: Electrical Upgrade (9-1-2-C2) — $85.00 Each Inspection' and 'Re-inspection Fee (9-1-2-C2) — $85.00 Each Re-inspection.'
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Apply via the City's universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking the 'ELECTRIC' category under the For Office Use block (no separate EV-specific checkbox exists)
- Electrical work governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9); complete the Electrical Contractor section (NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number)
- A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule inspections, per the Building Department's general inspection policy
- If the charger installation requires a panel/service upgrade, the $85.00 Electrical Upgrade Inspection Fee (City Code 9-1-2-C2) applies in addition to any base Building Permit Fee
- Confirm with the Building Department (775-463-3511) whether a standalone EV charger circuit addition is billed as a flat inspection fee or the full valuation-based Building Permit Fee before applying
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106) — ELECTRIC categoryUniversal City of Yerington permit application; check 'ELECTRIC' under the For Office Use category block, since no EV-specific checkbox exists
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Fee: Electrical Upgrade (City Code 9-1-2-C2) | $85.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section — same flat fee documented in this file's electrical-permit and solar-pv-permit entries; no dedicated EV-specific line item exists |
| Building Permit Fee (electrical work bundled into new construction/addition, valuation-based) | Determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online — located at the Building and Planning Department) | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33) — applies if the EV charger installation is billed under the general valuation-based mechanism rather than the flat Electrical Upgrade Inspection Fee |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a sign within Yerington city limits. The City's own universal Building Permit Application (PW106) includes a dedicated 'SIGN' checkbox as its own recognized project category (alongside New, Re-Roof, Solar, etc.), confirming the City treats sign installation as a distinct permit type. However, like solar, a sign permit is billed under the same general ledger account (01-13-00-3117) and the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee used for other construction — the City's Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) contains no separate dollar-figure line item specific to signs. A direct review of Yerington City Code Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) confirms 'SIGN' is only a generically defined term (10-1-3: 'Any advertising method by which a person, profession, business, commodity or fact is made known...'); the Title's 14 chapters (Chapter 1 Title/Purpose/Definitions through Chapter 14 Right To Farm) contain no standalone Signs chapter establishing district-specific sign standards, height/area limits, or a distinct sign-permit fee — sign regulation in Yerington's own codified ordinances is limited to this single definition.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking the 'SIGN' box under the For Office Use category block
- Governed by the 2018 IBC (commercial) / 2018 IRC (residential) as adopted by the City per Yerington City Code 9-1-2, since no separate sign code chapter exists in Title 10 (Zoning Regulations)
- A plot plan or drawing showing sign location, dimensions, and setback from property lines is required, consistent with the Building Permit Application's general plan-submittal requirements for zoning and setback review
- Tax Verification form (Lyon County Clerk signature) required before permit issuance, same as any other building permit
- All contractors and subcontractors must hold a valid City of Yerington business license and NV Contractors Board license before permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106) — SIGN categoryUniversal City of Yerington permit application; check 'SIGN' under the For Office Use category block
- RequiredSign Plan/DrawingDrawing showing sign dimensions, location on the lot, and structural attachment, used for zoning and setback review since no dedicated sign-code chapter exists
- RequiredTax Verification FormSigned by the Lyon County Clerk's Office confirming taxes are current
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (SIGN category, GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online — located at the Building and Planning Department) | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) directs Building Permit and Plan Check fees to the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets; Show full citationHideCity of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) directs Building Permit and Plan Check fees to the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets; no dedicated dollar-figure sign line item exists separate from this general valuation table, though SIGN is its own checkbox category on the Building Permit Application (PW106) and is billed under the same GL code as the general Building Permit Fee |
| Plan Check Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based, same account code as the Building Permit Fee | City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025), For Office Use block |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (Mason Valley Fire District Review)
Yerington has no City-issued fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit, checkbox category, or fee line item of its own. Per the City's own universal Building Permit Application (PW106), Commercial Step 4 instructs applicants: 'Contact the Mason Valley Fire District at 775-463-2261 to find out if your project will be required to complete a fire review. The fire district will require a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee. The fire review must be completed and signed off before a city building permit can be issued.' Fire sprinkler/alarm plan review for property within Yerington city limits — not just unincorporated Lyon County — is therefore handled entirely outside the City's building-permit fee structure, by the Mason Valley Fire Protection District (also styled Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District), an independent special district; this is the same arrangement documented for unincorporated Lyon County in lyon-county.json, confirming the City itself does not have a different arrangement. A live re-check of the District's own website (masonvalleyfire.org, checked 2026-07-22) shows only a single landing page with a tagline ('Protecting Lives and Property') and a generic name/email contact form — no fee schedule, plan-review application, or published timeline exists anywhere online for the District. Note: the City's own Fee Schedule (Revision #33) separately lists a '4" Fire Sprinkler Service — $5,000.00' and '5" and larger Fire Sprinkler Service — $7,500.00' line item under its Water utility section; this is a water-tap CONNECTION fee for the physical size of the water service line feeding a fire sprinkler system, billed by the City's Water Department — it is NOT a fire-sprinkler/alarm plan-review or permit fee, and must not be conflated with one.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 to determine whether a proposed project requires fire plan review (per the City's own Building Permit Application, Commercial Step 4)
- The Fire District requires its own separate application and plan submittal, in addition to its own fee, entirely independent of the City's Building Permit Application (PW106)
- Fire District sign-off must be completed before the City will issue the underlying building permit
- If the project also requires a new or upsized water service to feed a fire sprinkler system, a separate City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service connection fee applies ($5,000.00 for a 4-inch service, $7,500.00 for 5-inch or larger), per the City's Fee Schedule Water section — this is unrelated to the Fire District's own plan-review fee
- Governed by the 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Yerington (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9), with plan review and enforcement delegated to the Mason Valley Fire District
Required documents
- RequiredMason Valley Fire District Plan Review ApplicationA separate application required directly by the Fire District (775-463-2261); not part of the City's PW106 Building Permit Application and not published online
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106)Underlying City building permit; for commercial work, cannot be issued until the Mason Valley Fire District review is signed off
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Valley Fire District Plan Review/Permit Fee | Unpublished — the City's own PW106 application confirms the Fire District requires 'a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee,' but no fee schedule is published on the District's website (masonvalleyfire.org, checked live 2026-07-22) or found anywhere else online | Genuinely unpublished. Contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 for current cost — do not assume a figure |
| City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (4-inch, water utility) | $5,000.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Water section — a water-tap connection fee for the physical service line size, NOT a fire plan-review/permit fee |
| City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (5-inch and larger, water utility) | $7,500.00 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Water section — a water-tap connection fee for the physical service line size, NOT a fire plan-review/permit fee |
Certificate of Occupancy (Change of Occupancy / Change of Use)
Yerington does not have a standalone change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit application, checkbox category, or fee line item separate from the general Building Permit process. The City's own universal Building Permit Application (PW106) states directly: 'A PROJECT IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE PERMIT FINAL IS SIGNED BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL. THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WILL RETAIN THE ORIGINAL BUILDING PERMIT ON FILE AND ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED.' A Certificate of Occupancy is therefore issued as the final step of an underlying building permit (new construction, addition, TI, etc.) rather than as its own separately-applied-for, separately-fee'd product. Occupancy classification and change-of-occupancy requirements (e.g., when an existing building's use changes without accompanying new construction) are governed by the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code (Yerington City Code 9-1-2), which the City has not further codified with any City-specific change-of-use application, checklist, or fee schedule of its own — Title 9 (Building Regulations) and Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) of the Yerington City Code contain no chapter dedicated to change of use or certificates of occupancy, and the Fee Schedule (Revision #33) contains no line item for either.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- A Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Department upon a signed-off Permit Final for an underlying building permit (e.g., new construction, addition, or tenant improvement) — 'as required,' per the City's own Building Permit Application (PW106)
- For a change of occupancy classification without accompanying construction, the project is governed by the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code (Yerington City Code 9-1-2); no separate City-published application or fee exists for this scenario — contact the Building Department at (775) 463-3511 to determine what triggers a new Building Permit Application (PW106) versus an administrative review
- For commercial tenant improvements, the same universal Building Permit Application (PW106) is used, checking 'TI' under the For Office Use category block (see this file's residential-addition-remodel entry)
- Standard prerequisites apply: Tax Verification form signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office, and a current City of Yerington business license / NV Contractors Board license for any licensed contractor performing work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106) — TI/New/Addition categoryNo separate change-of-use or Certificate of Occupancy application exists; the underlying project's Building Permit Application serves this function, with the CO issued upon Permit Final
- OptionalTax Verification FormSigned by the Lyon County Clerk's Office confirming taxes are current; required whenever an underlying building permit is needed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee (only if construction accompanies the change of use) | Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — applies only if the change of use is accompanied by construction requiring a Building Permit Application; Show full citationHideCity of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — applies only if the change of use is accompanied by construction requiring a Building Permit Application; no standalone change-of-use or Certificate of Occupancy fee line item is published for a pure occupancy-classification change with no construction |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, IBC 2018)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction within Yerington city limits, reviewed against the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments as adopted by the City (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9). The City of Yerington administers its own building permits through its Building and Planning Department (14 E. Goldfield Avenue) — it does NOT defer to Lyon County within city limits; projects outside city limits fall to the Lyon County Building Department (775-463-6591), whose adopted codes (2024 suite) and fee schedule differ substantially. There is no separate commercial application form: the same universal Building Permit Application (PW106) serves both Commercial (IBC 2018) and Residential (IRC 2018) work, but the application publishes a dedicated five-step COMMERCIAL track with materially different rules — all commercial work must be completed by a licensed contractor (no owner-builder option), all commercial work is subject to mandatory Mason Valley Fire District review that must be signed off before the City can issue the permit, and the published commercial plan-review timeline is up to ninety days in some cases (versus up to ten days residential).
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- All commercial work must be completed by a licensed contractor holding a valid Nevada State Contractors Board license AND a current City of Yerington business license — the owner-builder exemption (NRS 624.031(4)) applies only to residential structures and is not available for commercial work (Commercial Step 1, PW106)
- Tax Verification form must be signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office (27 South Main Street) before any permit can be issued; permits cannot be issued if Lyon County property taxes on the parcel are delinquent (Commercial Step 2, PW106)
- Contact the Building Department to determine required fees before submitting — fees are calculated on the valuation of the entire project (all material, labor, engineering, and other services) or the contractor's bid amount, and a permit cannot be issued until all fees are paid (Commercial Step 3, PW106)
- Contact the Mason Valley Fire District at (775) 463-2261 to determine whether the project requires fire review — the District requires a separate application, plan submittal, and fee, and the fire review must be completed and signed off BEFORE a city building permit can be issued (Commercial Step 4, PW106); the application's cover sheet states all commercial work is subject to Fire District review
- Two sets of identical plans on 11x17-inch (tabloid) paper are required; one approved set is stamped by the City and returned with the permit to be kept on site for the duration of the project
- Plans for many project types must be stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer or architect — the City cannot accept plans stamped only by an out-of-state professional; a plot plan showing lot lines, existing structures, and project features is required for zoning and setback review
- Applicant must acknowledge compliance with Yerington City Code Title 12 (flood zones) and certify a current contractors license and City business license on the application
- A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule all inspections; a project is not complete until the Permit Final is signed by a City Building Official, after which a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025)Universal City of Yerington Commercial (IBC 2018) / Residential (IRC 2018) application; submitted with original signatures in person or by mail to 14 E. Goldfield Ave; includes project valuation, project area (structures/landscaping/site work), and General/Specialty/HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing contractor sections plus a Design Professional section — missing information will delay permit issue
- RequiredTax Verification FormProperty tax statement signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office certifying taxes are current on the subject APN; hard prerequisite to issuance
- RequiredConstruction Plans (2 identical sets, 11x17 tabloid)Stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer or architect where required, plus a plot plan for zoning and setback review
- RequiredMason Valley Fire District approved plans / fire review sign-offSeparate application, plan submittal, and fee filed directly with the Mason Valley Fire District (775-463-2261); sign-off required before the City can issue the building permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; determined from the most recent revision of the City of Yerington Building Valuation Data Sheets, located at the Building and Planning Department, using the definition of 'Valuation' in Section 223 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section — the Valuation Data Sheets the fee depends on are not posted online, so no specific dollar amount is published; call (775) 463-3511 for a current estimate |
| Plan Check Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; see Building Permit Fee | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33) and PW106 For Office Use fee block |
| Mason Valley Fire District plan review fee | Unpublished — the PW106 application confirms the District requires 'a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee,' but no District fee schedule is published anywhere online | Genuinely unpublished; contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 — do not assume a figure |
| Commercial and Industrial Sewer Connection Fee (if connecting) | $3,800.00 for the first 25 Sewer Fixture Units (SFU), plus $195.00 each additional SFU | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33), Commercial and Industrial Sewer Connection Fees section; SFU determined via Council-approved Uniform Plumbing Code Table 7.3; prices assume a 50-foot maximum pipe length (Note 2) |
| Water Connection Fee (if connecting) | By service size: 3/4" $3,900; 1" $4,200; 1-1/2" $14,000; 2" $20,000; 3" $25,000; 4" $30,000; 6" $50,000; 4" Fire Sprinkler Service $5,000; 5" and larger Fire Sprinkler Service $7,500 | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33), City/Mason/Sunset Hills Water Connection Fees; a New Commercial Billing Account Customer Deposit of $250.00 also applies |
| Other category-specific fees as applicable | Water Rights (GL 02-15-00-3401), Landscaping Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117), Transportation Fee (GL 01-00-00-2220), and School Construction Tax (GL 01-00-00-2221) appear as dedicated line items in the PW106 For Office Use fee block | Charged per project as applicable; the Fee Schedule's Landscaping section requires a bond/deposit of $3.00 per square foot of total landscape area; no published dollar table exists for the Transportation Fee or School Construction Tax lines — confirm with the Building Department |
Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior build-outs and improvements of commercial tenant spaces within Yerington city limits. 'TI' is its own checkbox category in the For Office Use block of the City's universal Building Permit Application (PW106) — listed alongside New, Repair, Demo, Addition, and the other project types — so the City formally recognizes and tracks tenant improvements as a distinct project category, the same way it does SOLAR and SIGN. However, TI is NOT a separately administered permit: there is no TI-specific application form, fee table, or published timeline. A commercial TI runs through the identical five-step commercial track as new commercial construction — licensed contractor only (no owner-builder for commercial or rental work), Tax Verification, valuation-based fees from the same Building Valuation Data Sheets (GL 01-13-00-3117), mandatory Mason Valley Fire District review before issuance, and the same published up-to-ninety-days commercial plan-review window. Governed by the 2018 International Existing Building Code and 2018 IBC as adopted (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9). If the improvement changes the space's occupancy classification, see this file's certificate-of-occupancy-permit entry — the City has no separate change-of-use application either.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), with 'TI' checked under the For Office Use category block
- All commercial work must be completed by a licensed contractor holding a Nevada State Contractors Board license and a current City of Yerington business license — the owner-builder exemption is residential-only, and rental property work must also be completed by a licensed contractor per the application's cover sheet
- All commercial work is subject to review by the Mason Valley Fire District (775-463-2261) — a separate application, plan submittal and fee, signed off before the City can issue the permit (Commercial Step 4, PW106). Tenant build-outs affecting exits, occupancy or fire systems should expect this review.
- Tax Verification form signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office (27 South Main Street) required before issuance; permits cannot be issued if Lyon County property taxes are delinquent
- Two sets of identical plans on 11x17-inch tabloid paper; plans must be stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer or architect where required (out-of-state-only stamps not accepted); governed by the 2018 IEBC/IBC and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments
- Fees are calculated from the valuation of the entire project (all material, labor, engineering, and other services) or the contractor's bid amount; a permit cannot be issued until all fees are paid
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025) — TI categoryUniversal City of Yerington permit application; check 'TI' under the For Office Use category block and complete the applicable contractor sections (General, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Design Professional)
- RequiredTax Verification FormSigned by the Lyon County Clerk's Office confirming taxes are current on the subject APN
- RequiredConstruction Plans (2 identical sets, 11x17 tabloid)Interior improvement plans stamped by a Nevada-licensed design professional where required
- RequiredMason Valley Fire District review sign-offRequired for commercial work per Commercial Step 4; contact the District at (775) 463-2261 to confirm whether the specific TI scope triggers fire review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (TI category, GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online — located at the Building and Planning Department), using the 1997 UBC Section 223 definition of valuation | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) — no TI-specific fee line exists; TI is priced through the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee as all other building work |
| Plan Check Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) | Valuation-based; see Building Permit Fee | PW106 For Office Use fee block |
| Mason Valley Fire District plan review fee (if fire review required) | Unpublished — no District fee schedule exists anywhere online | Contact the District at (775) 463-2261; do not assume a figure |
| Commercial and Industrial Sewer fees (if fixtures are added) | Non-metered sewer: $61.70 for the first 25 Sewer Fixture Units plus $2.10 each additional SFU; connection fee $3,800.00 for the first 25 SFU plus $195.00 each additional SFU | City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33), Commercial and Industrial Sewer sections; SFU determined via Council-approved Uniform Plumbing Code Table 7.3 — relevant to TIs that add plumbing fixtures (e.g., restaurant build-outs) |
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