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Demolition Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for demolition of structures in Reno. Requires a demolition bond of $2,500. A Demolition Checklist and Bond Agreement form must be submitted with the application.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition bond of $2,500 required
  • Submit Demolition Checklist and Bond Agreement (available at reno.gov building permits page)
  • Utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer) must be verified or arranged prior to demolition
  • Structure demolition permit (plans required, 10-day review) — NOT an EZ permit
  • Interior-only commercial demolition is an EZ permit
  • Apply via onenv.us

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit (flat rate, includes $2,500 bond requirement)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types — both Residential and Commercial demolition are $287.00 flat rate
$287.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
BondDemolition bond ($2,500) required per Reno permit requirements — returned after cleanup completion
$2,500 required

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification

    Verification that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared and graded, all debris removed, utilities properly capped

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

Tips

  • Demolition requires a $2,500 bond — plan for this upfront cost.
  • The Demolition Checklist and Bond Agreement form is available on the Reno building permits page.
  • Asbestos abatement documentation may be required for older structures — check with Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) before demolition.
  • Commercial interior-only demolition is an EZ permit (no plans required) — different from full structure demolition.

Frequently asked questions

Reno requires a demolition permit for: Demolition bond of $2,500 required; Submit Demolition Checklist and Bond Agreement (available at reno.gov building permits page); Utility disconnects (gas, electric, water, sewer) must be verified or arranged prior to demolition; Structure demolition permit (plans required, 10-day review) — NOT an EZ permit; Interior-only commercial demolition is an EZ permit; Apply via onenv.us. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 before starting work.

The demolition permit flat fee is $287.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees). A $2,500 demolition bond is also required per the FY26/27 fee schedule.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Reno typically runs 10–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063.

You'll need: Demolition Checklist and Bond Agreement; Demolition Permit Application (via onenv.us). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification, Final. Schedule each through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division ((775) 334-2063).

Apply through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at 1 E. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89505. Phone: (775) 334-2063, email: permits@reno.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours). Official information: https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/building-permits.php.

Reno, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NNICC); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (commercial/multi-family); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (residential single-family); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NOTE: Reno uses UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; Nevada Blue Book (2020) — statewide construction industry reference, incorporates NRS/NAC provisions. Local amendments apply — see the Reno overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Reno building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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