Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Yerington, Nevada

Yerington requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at (775) 463-3511 before starting work.

In Yerington, the published Building Permit Fee is: 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'. Additional published fees: Plan Check Fee — Valuation-based; see Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City of Yerington's Building Permit Application states the plan review process can take up to ten days for residential projects (versus up to ninety days in some cases for commercial projects). Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).

You'll need: Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025); Tax Verification Form; Construction Plans (2 sets, 11x17 tabloid). Depending on your project, Yerington may also ask for: Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yerington requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Yerington Building and Planning Department ((775) 463-3511).

Apply through City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at 14 E. Goldfield Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447. Phone: (775) 463-3511, email: pauls@yerington.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Primary contact: Paul Shapiro, (775) 364-8895 or (775) 463-3511, pauls@yerington.net. Secondary contact: Steve Douglas, Building Inspector, (775) 634-7422, steved@yerington.net. Building Department fax: (775) 463-2284. A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule inspections. Projects outside city limits fall under Lyon County Building Department, (775) 463-6591.. Official information: https://www.yerington.net/296/2343/Building-Department.

Yerington, Nevada has adopted: Nevada is a home-rule state for building codes: there is no single mandatory statewide building-code edition — each city and county adopts and amends its own code. The only genuine statewide floor is the energy code, referenced through NRS 701.220, which directs the State Office of Energy to adopt and update energy-efficiency standards for new construction. Always confirm the specific adopted edition for the jurisdiction in question rather than assuming a uniform statewide code. Source: Nevada Legislature NRS Chapter 701 (State Office of Energy).; International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington per Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025), cover sheet 'Building Codes Adopted by the City of Yerington.'; International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington per Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington (also satisfies the NRS 701.220 statewide energy floor). Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington; Nevada jurisdictions commonly use the Uniform Plumbing Code rather than the International Plumbing Code. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Fire Code (IFC), 2012 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington; commercial projects are additionally subject to review by the Mason Valley Fire District (775-463-2261), which requires its own separate application, plan submittal, and fee. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments (Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council / NNICC) — incorporated by reference into the codes adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; The City of Yerington is a member of the International Code Council. Code adoption is referenced to Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).. Local amendments apply — see the Yerington overview page for the full list.

Yes, if you are the owner and will occupy the residence yourself (not for sale or lease), under the NRS 624.031(4) exemption. You must sign the Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption, directly supervise construction, and may not hire an unlicensed person as your contractor or supervisor. Selling or leasing within 1 year of completion creates a rebuttable presumption the exemption was misused. Source: Nevada State Contractors Board Owner/Builder Affidavit of Exemption, attached to City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106).