Permit types in Nevada
Every permit type we cover across Nevada. Pick one to compare fees and requirements by city — each figure links to the city’s official source. Cities file some of these under different local names — we group equivalents here, and every city page shows that city’s own official permit name.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) / In-Law Unit / Guest House Permit (10 cities), Guest Residence (Accessory Dwelling) Permit (1 city)
11 cities
Accessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)Accessory Structure Permit (Garage, Carport, Deck, Porch, Storage Shed, Pole Barn, Hay Storage) (1 city), Detached Garage / Storage Building Permit (1 city), Residential Accessory Structure / Post Frame Building Permit (1 city)
3 cities
Building Permit (Residential & Commercial Construction, Additions, Alterations)
1 city
Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit
1 city
Certificate of Business Occupancy (Change of Use / Business License)
1 city
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy
10 cities
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use
16 cities
Change of Occupancy Permit
3 cities
Combined Trade Permit (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)
1 city
Commercial Building Permit
19 cities
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
14 cities
Demolition Permit
18 cities
Electrical Permit
25 cities
EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit
31 cities
Fence / Retaining Wall PermitBlock / Screen Wall Permit (10 cities), Fence and Retaining Wall Permit (5 cities), Fence Permit (1 city)
16 cities
Fire Alarm System Permit
6 cities
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Installation Permit
25 cities
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
6 cities
Foundation Only Permit
1 city
Grading / Excavation Permit
1 city
Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitManufactured Home Placement Permit (3 cities), Mobile Home Park Residence Permit (1 city)
4 cities
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
22 cities
Occupancy Permit / Change Of Use (Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit)
1 city
Plumbing Permit
23 cities
Provisional Building Permit (Temporary/Accessory Structures)
1 city
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
25 cities
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
29 cities
Roofing Permit (Reroof)Re-Roofing Permit (22 cities), Re-Roof Permit (1 city)
23 cities
Septic / Small Wastewater System Permit
2 cities
Sign Permit
31 cities
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
31 cities
Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
10 cities